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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.57, 618.63 and 196.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.57, 618.63 and 196.12 is: 294.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.57 : 618.63 = 196.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.57/618.63 = 196.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.57x = 618.63 × 196.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.57x = 121,325.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,325.72/412.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.07

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