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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.67, 617.57 and 195.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.67, 617.57 and 195.13 is: 292.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.67 : 617.57 = 195.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.67/617.57 = 195.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.67x = 617.57 × 195.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.67x = 120,504.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,504.65/411.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.72

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