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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.92, 617.42 and 195.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.92, 617.42 and 195.04 is: 292.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.92 : 617.42 = 195.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.92/617.42 = 195.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.92x = 617.42 × 195.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.92x = 120,421.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,421.60/411.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.34

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