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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.94, 617.55 and 195.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.94, 617.55 and 195.36 is: 292.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.94 : 617.55 = 195.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.94/617.55 = 195.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.94x = 617.55 × 195.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.94x = 120,644.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,644.57/411.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.87

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