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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.16, 621.47 and 194.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.16, 621.47 and 194.78 is: 292.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.16 : 621.47 = 194.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.16/621.47 = 194.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.16x = 621.47 × 194.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.16x = 121,050.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,050.22/414.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.28

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