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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.38, 616.53 and 194.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.38, 616.53 and 194.51 is: 291.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.38 : 616.53 = 194.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.38/616.53 = 194.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.38x = 616.53 × 194.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.38x = 119,918.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,918.17/411.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.50

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