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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.59, 616.17 and 194.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.59, 616.17 and 194.32 is: 291.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.59 : 616.17 = 194.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.59/616.17 = 194.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.59x = 616.17 × 194.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.59x = 119,734.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,734.15/410.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.61

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