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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.72, 619.16 and 196.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.72, 619.16 and 196.32 is: 294.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.72 : 619.16 = 196.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.72/619.16 = 196.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.72x = 619.16 × 196.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.72x = 121,553.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,553.49/412.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.52

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