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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.53, 619.10 and 196.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.53, 619.10 and 196.26 is: 294.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.53 : 619.10 = 196.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.53/619.10 = 196.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.53x = 619.10 × 196.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.53x = 121,504.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,504.57/412.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.54

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