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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.93, 617.94 and 195.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.93, 617.94 and 195.39 is: 293.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.93 : 617.94 = 195.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.93/617.94 = 195.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.93x = 617.94 × 195.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.93x = 120,739.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,739.30/411.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.11

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