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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.13, 615.78 and 194.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.13, 615.78 and 194.25 is: 290.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.13 : 615.78 = 194.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.13/615.78 = 194.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.13x = 615.78 × 194.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.13x = 119,615.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,615.27/411.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.94

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