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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.92, 619.16 and 196.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.92, 619.16 and 196.38 is: 294.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.92 : 619.16 = 196.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.92/619.16 = 196.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.92x = 619.16 × 196.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.92x = 121,589.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,589.66/412.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.46

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