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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.53, 618.15 and 195.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.53, 618.15 and 195.66 is: 293.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.53 : 618.15 = 195.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.53/618.15 = 195.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.53x = 618.15 × 195.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.53x = 120,947.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,947.23/412.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.18

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