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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.74, 617.80 and 195.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.74, 617.80 and 195.32 is: 293.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.74 : 617.80 = 195.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.74/617.80 = 195.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.74x = 617.80 × 195.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.74x = 120,668.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,668.70/411.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.07

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