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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.55, 616.50 and 195.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.55, 616.50 and 195.28 is: 292.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.55 : 616.50 = 195.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.55/616.50 = 195.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.55x = 616.50 × 195.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.55x = 120,388.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,388.58/411.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.53

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