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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.89, 617.22 and 195.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.89, 617.22 and 195.01 is: 292.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.89 : 617.22 = 195.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.89/617.22 = 195.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.89x = 617.22 × 195.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.89x = 120,362.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,362.53/411.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.22

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