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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.38, 616.65 and 194.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.38, 616.65 and 194.57 is: 291.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.38 : 616.65 = 194.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.38/616.65 = 194.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.38x = 616.65 × 194.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.38x = 119,978.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,978.51/411.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.65

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