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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.36, 617.19 and 194.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.36, 617.19 and 194.95 is: 292.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.36 : 617.19 = 194.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.36/617.19 = 194.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.36x = 617.19 × 194.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.36x = 120,321.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,321.19/411.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.50

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