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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.31, 618.77 and 195.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.31, 618.77 and 195.95 is: 294.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.31 : 618.77 = 195.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.31/618.77 = 195.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.31x = 618.77 × 195.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.31x = 121,245.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,245.38/412.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.06

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