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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.68, 618.56 and 195.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.68, 618.56 and 195.96 is: 293.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.68 : 618.56 = 195.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.68/618.56 = 195.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.68x = 618.56 × 195.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.68x = 121,213.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,213.02/412.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.72

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