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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.94, 618.90 and 196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.94, 618.90 and 196.08 is: 293.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.94 : 618.90 = 196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.94/618.90 = 196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.94x = 618.90 × 196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.94x = 121,353.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,353.91/412.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.88

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