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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.66, 620.72 and 197.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.66, 620.72 and 197.21 is: 295.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.66 : 620.72 = 197.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.66/620.72 = 197.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.66x = 620.72 × 197.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.66x = 122,412.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,412.19/413.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.92

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