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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.30, 916.98 and 194.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.30, 916.98 and 194.92 is: 292.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.30 : 916.98 = 194.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.30/916.98 = 194.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.30x = 916.98 × 194.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.30x = 178,737.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,737.74/611.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.39

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