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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.42, 617.40 and 195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.42, 617.40 and 195.24 is: 292.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.42 : 617.40 = 195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.42/617.40 = 195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.42x = 617.40 × 195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.42x = 120,541.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,541.18/411.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.99

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