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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.74, 619.17 and 196.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.74, 619.17 and 196.14 is: 294.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.74 : 619.17 = 196.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.74/619.17 = 196.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.74x = 619.17 × 196.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.74x = 121,444.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,444.00/412.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.24

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