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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.26, 621.37 and 194.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.26, 621.37 and 194.81 is: 292.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.26 : 621.37 = 194.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.26/621.37 = 194.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.26x = 621.37 × 194.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.26x = 121,046.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,046.23/414.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.20

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