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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.34, 617.26 and 194.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.34, 617.26 and 194.94 is: 292.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.34 : 617.26 = 194.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.34/617.26 = 194.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.34x = 617.26 × 194.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.34x = 120,328.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,328.66/411.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.53

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