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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.69, 925.17 and 194.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.69, 925.17 and 194.58 is: 291.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.69 : 925.17 = 194.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.69/925.17 = 194.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.69x = 925.17 × 194.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.69x = 180,019.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,019.58/616.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.91

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