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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.82, 620.16 and 197.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.82, 620.16 and 197.01 is: 295.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.82 : 620.16 = 197.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.82/620.16 = 197.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.82x = 620.16 × 197.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.82x = 122,177.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,177.72/413.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.24

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