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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.88, 615.90 and 194.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.88, 615.90 and 194.07 is: 290.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.88 : 615.90 = 194.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.88/615.90 = 194.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.88x = 615.90 × 194.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.88x = 119,524.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,524.63/410.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.90

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