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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.15, 616.73 and 194.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.15, 616.73 and 194.61 is: 291.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.15 : 616.73 = 194.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.15/616.73 = 194.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.15x = 616.73 × 194.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.15x = 120,020.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,020.85/411.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.92

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