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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.76, 617.32 and 195.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.76, 617.32 and 195.09 is: 292.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.76 : 617.32 = 195.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.76/617.32 = 195.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.76x = 617.32 × 195.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.76x = 120,432.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,432.96/411.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.48

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