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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.26, 916.74 and 194.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.26, 916.74 and 194.72 is: 292.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.26 : 916.74 = 194.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.26/916.74 = 194.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.26x = 916.74 × 194.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.26x = 178,503.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,503.03/611.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.03

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