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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.10, 618.29 and 195.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.10, 618.29 and 195.69 is: 293.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.10 : 618.29 = 195.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.10/618.29 = 195.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.10x = 618.29 × 195.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.10x = 120,993.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,993.17/412.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.60

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