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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.76, 618.96 and 196.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.76, 618.96 and 196.22 is: 294.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.76 : 618.96 = 196.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.76/618.96 = 196.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.76x = 618.96 × 196.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.76x = 121,452.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,452.33/412.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.24

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