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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.56, 618.66 and 196.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.56, 618.66 and 196.02 is: 293.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.56 : 618.66 = 196.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.56/618.66 = 196.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.56x = 618.66 × 196.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.56x = 121,269.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,269.73/412.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.94

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