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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.97, 616.53 and 194.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.97, 616.53 and 194.58 is: 291.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.97 : 616.53 = 194.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.97/616.53 = 194.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.97x = 616.53 × 194.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.97x = 119,964.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,964.41/410.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.91

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