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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.06, 618.40 and 195.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.06, 618.40 and 195.70 is: 293.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.06 : 618.40 = 195.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.06/618.40 = 195.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.06x = 618.40 × 195.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.06x = 121,020.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,020.88/412.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.70

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