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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.90, 617.36 and 195.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.90, 617.36 and 195.36 is: 292.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.90 : 617.36 = 195.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.90/617.36 = 195.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.90x = 617.36 × 195.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.90x = 120,606.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,606.47/411.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.81

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