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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.10, 620.48 and 194.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.10, 620.48 and 194.50 is: 291.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.10 : 620.48 = 194.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.10/620.48 = 194.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.10x = 620.48 × 194.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.10x = 120,679.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,679.29/414.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.42

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