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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.04, 618.33 and 195.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.04, 618.33 and 195.50 is: 293.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.04 : 618.33 = 195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.04/618.33 = 195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.04x = 618.33 × 195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.04x = 120,880.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,880.42/412.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.37

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