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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.78, 617.94 and 195.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.78, 617.94 and 195.60 is: 293.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.78 : 617.94 = 195.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.78/617.94 = 195.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.78x = 617.94 × 195.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.78x = 120,869.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,869.06/411.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.53

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