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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.22, 616.40 and 194.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.22, 616.40 and 194.62 is: 291.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.22 : 616.40 = 194.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.22/616.40 = 194.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.22x = 616.40 × 194.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.22x = 119,963.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,963.77/411.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.73

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