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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.22, 617.90 and 195.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.22, 617.90 and 195.62 is: 293.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.22 : 617.90 = 195.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.22/617.90 = 195.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.22x = 617.90 × 195.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.22x = 120,873.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,873.60/412.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.23

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