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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.72, 617.30 and 195.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.72, 617.30 and 195.16 is: 292.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.72 : 617.30 = 195.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.72/617.30 = 195.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.72x = 617.30 × 195.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.72x = 120,472.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,472.27/411.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.61

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