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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.89, 618.96 and 193.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.89, 618.96 and 193.43 is: 289.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.89 : 618.96 = 193.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.89/618.96 = 193.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.89x = 618.96 × 193.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.89x = 119,725.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,725.43/412.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.97

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