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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.21, 616.57 and 194.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.21, 616.57 and 194.78 is: 292.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.21 : 616.57 = 194.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.21/616.57 = 194.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.21x = 616.57 × 194.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.21x = 120,095.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,095.50/411.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.06

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