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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.85, 616.97 and 195.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.85, 616.97 and 195.58 is: 292.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.85 : 616.97 = 195.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.85/616.97 = 195.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.85x = 616.97 × 195.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.85x = 120,666.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,666.99/411.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.99

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