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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.33, 617.07 and 194.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.33, 617.07 and 194.91 is: 292.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.33 : 617.07 = 194.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.33/617.07 = 194.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.33x = 617.07 × 194.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.33x = 120,270.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,270.43/411.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.40

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