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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.84, 616.62 and 194.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.84, 616.62 and 194.52 is: 291.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.84 : 616.62 = 194.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.84/616.62 = 194.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.84x = 616.62 × 194.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.84x = 119,944.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,944.92/410.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.95

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