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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.42, 615.72 and 194.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.42, 615.72 and 194.24 is: 291.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.42 : 615.72 = 194.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.42/615.72 = 194.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.42x = 615.72 × 194.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.42x = 119,597.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,597.45/410.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.40

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