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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.68, 619.14 and 196.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.68, 619.14 and 196.44 is: 294.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.68 : 619.14 = 196.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.68/619.14 = 196.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.68x = 619.14 × 196.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.68x = 121,623.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,623.86/412.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.72

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