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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.51, 621.92 and 195.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.51, 621.92 and 195.21 is: 292.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.51 : 621.92 = 195.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.51/621.92 = 195.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.51x = 621.92 × 195.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.51x = 121,401.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,401.89/414.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.88

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