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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.48, 618.72 and 195.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.48, 618.72 and 195.94 is: 293.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.48 : 618.72 = 195.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.48/618.72 = 195.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.48x = 618.72 × 195.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.48x = 121,232.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,232.00/412.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.91

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