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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.75, 617.82 and 195.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.75, 617.82 and 195.21 is: 292.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.75 : 617.82 = 195.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.75/617.82 = 195.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.75x = 617.82 × 195.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.75x = 120,604.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,604.64/411.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.91

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