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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.92, 618.92 and 196.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.92, 618.92 and 196.04 is: 293.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.92 : 618.92 = 196.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.92/618.92 = 196.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.92x = 618.92 × 196.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.92x = 121,333.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,333.08/412.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.84

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