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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.84, 619.08 and 196.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.84, 619.08 and 196.60 is: 294.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.84 : 619.08 = 196.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.84/619.08 = 196.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.84x = 619.08 × 196.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.84x = 121,711.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,711.13/412.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.81

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