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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.49, 625.70 and 195.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.49, 625.70 and 195.05 is: 292.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.49 : 625.70 = 195.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.49/625.70 = 195.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.49x = 625.70 × 195.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.49x = 122,038.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,038.68/417.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.32

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