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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.48, 617.68 and 196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.48, 617.68 and 196.08 is: 293.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.48 : 617.68 = 196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.48/617.68 = 196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.48x = 617.68 × 196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.48x = 121,114.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,114.69/412.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.63

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