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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.72, 619.88 and 197.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.72, 619.88 and 197.16 is: 295.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.72 : 619.88 = 197.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.72/619.88 = 197.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.72x = 619.88 × 197.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.72x = 122,215.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,215.54/413.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.41

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