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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.72, 617.96 and 195.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.72, 617.96 and 195.72 is: 293.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.72 : 617.96 = 195.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.72/617.96 = 195.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.72x = 617.96 × 195.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.72x = 120,947.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,947.13/411.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.76

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