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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.28, 618.04 and 195.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.28, 618.04 and 195.76 is: 293.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.28 : 618.04 = 195.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.28/618.04 = 195.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.28x = 618.04 × 195.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.28x = 120,987.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,987.51/412.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.46

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