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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.45, 616.95 and 195.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.45, 616.95 and 195.05 is: 292.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.45 : 616.95 = 195.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.45/616.95 = 195.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.45x = 616.95 × 195.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.45x = 120,333.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,333.01/411.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.46

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