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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.20, 616.50 and 194.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.20, 616.50 and 194.64 is: 291.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.20 : 616.50 = 194.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.20/616.50 = 194.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.20x = 616.50 × 194.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.20x = 119,995.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,995.56/411.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.82

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