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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.41, 617.39 and 195.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.41, 617.39 and 195.00 is: 292.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.41 : 617.39 = 195.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.41/617.39 = 195.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.41x = 617.39 × 195.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.41x = 120,391.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,391.62/411.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.63

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