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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.49, 620.92 and 194.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.49, 620.92 and 194.83 is: 291.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.49 : 620.92 = 194.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.49/620.92 = 194.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.49x = 620.92 × 194.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.49x = 120,972.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,972.53/414.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.86

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