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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.69, 618.58 and 193.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.69, 618.58 and 193.42 is: 289.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.69 : 618.58 = 193.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.69/618.58 = 193.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.69x = 618.58 × 193.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.69x = 119,645.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,645.74/412.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.92

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