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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.59, 617.65 and 195.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.59, 617.65 and 195.18 is: 292.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.59 : 617.65 = 195.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.59/617.65 = 195.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.59x = 617.65 × 195.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.59x = 120,552.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,552.93/411.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.90

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