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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.73, 618.69 and 196.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.73, 618.69 and 196.34 is: 294.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.73 : 618.69 = 196.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.73/618.69 = 196.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.73x = 618.69 × 196.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.73x = 121,473.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,473.59/412.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.32

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