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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.78, 618.59 and 193.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.78, 618.59 and 193.17 is: 289.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.78 : 618.59 = 193.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.78/618.59 = 193.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.78x = 618.59 × 193.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.78x = 119,493.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,493.51/412.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.48

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