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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.04, 916.68 and 194.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.04, 916.68 and 194.60 is: 291.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.04 : 916.68 = 194.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.04/916.68 = 194.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.04x = 916.68 × 194.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.04x = 178,381.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,381.34/611.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.93

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