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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.63, 616.21 and 194.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.63, 616.21 and 194.22 is: 291.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.63 : 616.21 = 194.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.63/616.21 = 194.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.63x = 616.21 × 194.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.63x = 119,679.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,679.82/410.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.46

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