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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.72, 615.80 and 194.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.72, 615.80 and 194.16 is: 291.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.72 : 615.80 = 194.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.72/615.80 = 194.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.72x = 615.80 × 194.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.72x = 119,563.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,563.73/410.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.11

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