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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.77, 619.29 and 196.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.77, 619.29 and 196.32 is: 294.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.77 : 619.29 = 196.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.77/619.29 = 196.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.77x = 619.29 × 196.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.77x = 121,579.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,579.01/412.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.54

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