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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.66, 617.22 and 195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.66, 617.22 and 195.12 is: 292.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.66 : 617.22 = 195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.66/617.22 = 195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.66x = 617.22 × 195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.66x = 120,431.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,431.97/411.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.55

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