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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.47, 618.04 and 192.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.47, 618.04 and 192.86 is: 288.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.47 : 618.04 = 192.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.47/618.04 = 192.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.47x = 618.04 × 192.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.47x = 119,195.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,195.19/412.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.98

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