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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.70, 618.03 and 195.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.70, 618.03 and 195.75 is: 293.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.70 : 618.03 = 195.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.70/618.03 = 195.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.70x = 618.03 × 195.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.70x = 120,979.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,979.37/412.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.14

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