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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.76, 619.32 and 196.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.76, 619.32 and 196.52 is: 294.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.76 : 619.32 = 196.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.76/619.32 = 196.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.76x = 619.32 × 196.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.76x = 121,708.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,708.77/412.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.87

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