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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.48, 617.10 and 195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.48, 617.10 and 195 is: 292.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.48 : 617.10 = 195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.48/617.10 = 195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.48x = 617.10 × 195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.48x = 120,334.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,334.50/411.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.44

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