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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.88, 617.40 and 195.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.88, 617.40 and 195.64 is: 293.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.88 : 617.40 = 195.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.88/617.40 = 195.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.88x = 617.40 × 195.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.88x = 120,788.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,788.14/411.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.26

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