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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.20, 616.94 and 194.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.20, 616.94 and 194.72 is: 292.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.20 : 616.94 = 194.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.20/616.94 = 194.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.20x = 616.94 × 194.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.20x = 120,132.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,132.59/411.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.15

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