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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.86, 618.46 and 196.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.86, 618.46 and 196.58 is: 294.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.86 : 618.46 = 196.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.86/618.46 = 196.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.86x = 618.46 × 196.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.86x = 121,576.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,576.87/412.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.47

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