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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.58, 619.08 and 196.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.58, 619.08 and 196.22 is: 294.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.58 : 619.08 = 196.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.58/619.08 = 196.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.58x = 619.08 × 196.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.58x = 121,475.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,475.88/412.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.43

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