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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.48, 616.82 and 195.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.48, 616.82 and 195.21 is: 292.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.48 : 616.82 = 195.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.48/616.82 = 195.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.48x = 616.82 × 195.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.48x = 120,408.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,408.46/411.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.62

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