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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.85, 616.37 and 194.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.85, 616.37 and 194.38 is: 291.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.85 : 616.37 = 194.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.85/616.37 = 194.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.85x = 616.37 × 194.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.85x = 119,810.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,810.00/410.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.61

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