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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.59, 916.14 and 194.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.59, 916.14 and 194.15 is: 291.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.59 : 916.14 = 194.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.59/916.14 = 194.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.59x = 916.14 × 194.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.59x = 177,868.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,868.58/610.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.31

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