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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.55, 615.96 and 194.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.55, 615.96 and 194.19 is: 291.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.55 : 615.96 = 194.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.55/615.96 = 194.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.55x = 615.96 × 194.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.55x = 119,613.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,613.27/410.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.35

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