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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.34, 610.73 and 196.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.34, 610.73 and 196.16 is: 294.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.34 : 610.73 = 196.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.34/610.73 = 196.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.34x = 610.73 × 196.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.34x = 119,798.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,798.23/407.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.10

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