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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.34, 617.25 and 194.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.34, 617.25 and 194.93 is: 292.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.34 : 617.25 = 194.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.34/617.25 = 194.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.34x = 617.25 × 194.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.34x = 120,320.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,320.54/411.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.51

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