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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.24, 617.90 and 192.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.24, 617.90 and 192.55 is: 288.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.24 : 617.90 = 192.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.24/617.90 = 192.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.24x = 617.90 × 192.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.24x = 118,972.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,972.59/412.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.60

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