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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.21, 618.07 and 195.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.21, 618.07 and 195.78 is: 293.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.21 : 618.07 = 195.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.21/618.07 = 195.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.21x = 618.07 × 195.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.21x = 121,005.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,005.74/412.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.55

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