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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.10, 618.15 and 196.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.10, 618.15 and 196.10 is: 294.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.10 : 618.15 = 196.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.10/618.15 = 196.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.10x = 618.15 × 196.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.10x = 121,219.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,219.22/412.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.15

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