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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.28, 617.92 and 195.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.28, 617.92 and 195.40 is: 292.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.28 : 617.92 = 195.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.28/617.92 = 195.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.28x = 617.92 × 195.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.28x = 120,741.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,741.57/412.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.86

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