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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.64, 618.86 and 193.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.64, 618.86 and 193.13 is: 289.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.64 : 618.86 = 193.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.64/618.86 = 193.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.64x = 618.86 × 193.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.64x = 119,517.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,517.82/412.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.65

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