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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.69, 618.67 and 196.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.69, 618.67 and 196.11 is: 293.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.69 : 618.67 = 196.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.69/618.67 = 196.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.69x = 618.67 × 196.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.69x = 121,327.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,327.37/412.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.99

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