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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.92, 619.37 and 190.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.92, 619.37 and 190.52 is: 285.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.92 : 619.37 = 190.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.92/619.37 = 190.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.92x = 619.37 × 190.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.92x = 118,002.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,002.37/412.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.78

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