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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.14, 618.36 and 192.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.14, 618.36 and 192.87 is: 289.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.14 : 618.36 = 192.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.14/618.36 = 192.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.14x = 618.36 × 192.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.14x = 119,263.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,263.09/412.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.38

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