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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.27, 618.30 and 192.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.27, 618.30 and 192.76 is: 289.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.27 : 618.30 = 192.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.27/618.30 = 192.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.27x = 618.30 × 192.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.27x = 119,183.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,183.51/412.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.09

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