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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.66, 619.22 and 196.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.66, 619.22 and 196.21 is: 294.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.66 : 619.22 = 196.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.66/619.22 = 196.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.66x = 619.22 × 196.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.66x = 121,497.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,497.16/412.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.42

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