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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.61, 618.92 and 196.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.61, 618.92 and 196.14 is: 294.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.61 : 618.92 = 196.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.61/618.92 = 196.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.61x = 618.92 × 196.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.61x = 121,393.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,393.99/412.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.21

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