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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.38, 618.15 and 195.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.38, 618.15 and 195.57 is: 293.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.38 : 618.15 = 195.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.38/618.15 = 195.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.38x = 618.15 × 195.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.38x = 120,891.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,891.60/412.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.16

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