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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.72, 616.07 and 194.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.72, 616.07 and 194.45 is: 291.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.72 : 616.07 = 194.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.72/616.07 = 194.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.72x = 616.07 × 194.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.72x = 119,792.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,792.22/410.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.67

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