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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411, 616.46 and 194.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411, 616.46 and 194.44 is: 291.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411 : 616.46 = 194.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411/616.46 = 194.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411x = 616.46 × 194.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411x = 119,864.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,864.48/411
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.64

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