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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.48, 617.22 and 194.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.48, 617.22 and 194.81 is: 292.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.48 : 617.22 = 194.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.48/617.22 = 194.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.48x = 617.22 × 194.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.48x = 120,237.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,237.54/411.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.21

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