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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.56, 917.09 and 194.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.56, 917.09 and 194.96 is: 292.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.56 : 917.09 = 194.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.56/917.09 = 194.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.56x = 917.09 × 194.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.56x = 178,793.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,793.85/611.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.36

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