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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.65, 618.08 and 195.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.65, 618.08 and 195.38 is: 293.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.65 : 618.08 = 195.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.65/618.08 = 195.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.65x = 618.08 × 195.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.65x = 120,760.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,760.47/411.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.36

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