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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.50, 619.02 and 196.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.50, 619.02 and 196.09 is: 294.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.50 : 619.02 = 196.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.50/619.02 = 196.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.50x = 619.02 × 196.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.50x = 121,383.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,383.63/412.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.26

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