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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.60, 618.09 and 196.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.60, 618.09 and 196.33 is: 294.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.60 : 618.09 = 196.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.60/618.09 = 196.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.60x = 618.09 × 196.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.60x = 121,349.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,349.61/412.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.11

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