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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.78, 617.68 and 195.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.78, 617.68 and 195.38 is: 293.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.78 : 617.68 = 195.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.78/617.68 = 195.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.78x = 617.68 × 195.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.78x = 120,682.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,682.32/411.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.07

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