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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.17, 625.26 and 194.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.17, 625.26 and 194.50 is: 291.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.17 : 625.26 = 194.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.17/625.26 = 194.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.17x = 625.26 × 194.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.17x = 121,612.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,612.10/417.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.52

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