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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.54, 618.81 and 196.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.54, 618.81 and 196.07 is: 294.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.54 : 618.81 = 196.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.54/618.81 = 196.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.54x = 618.81 × 196.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.54x = 121,330.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,330.08/412.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.11

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