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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.14, 616.79 and 194.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.14, 616.79 and 194.60 is: 291.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.14 : 616.79 = 194.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.14/616.79 = 194.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.14x = 616.79 × 194.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.14x = 120,027.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,027.33/411.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.94

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