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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.28, 617.90 and 195.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.28, 617.90 and 195.38 is: 292.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.28 : 617.90 = 195.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.28/617.90 = 195.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.28x = 617.90 × 195.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.28x = 120,721.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,721.24/412.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.82

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