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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.92, 619.46 and 196.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.92, 619.46 and 196.50 is: 294.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.92 : 619.46 = 196.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.92/619.46 = 196.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.92x = 619.46 × 196.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.92x = 121,723.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,723.64/412.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.78

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