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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.95, 618.20 and 195.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.95, 618.20 and 195.59 is: 293.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.95 : 618.20 = 195.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.95/618.20 = 195.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.95x = 618.20 × 195.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.95x = 120,909.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,909.67/411.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.51

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