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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.77, 619.56 and 196.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.77, 619.56 and 196.50 is: 294.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.77 : 619.56 = 196.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.77/619.56 = 196.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.77x = 619.56 × 196.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.77x = 121,743.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,743.54/412.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.94

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