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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.87, 619.86 and 197.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.87, 619.86 and 197.60 is: 295.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.87 : 619.86 = 197.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.87/619.86 = 197.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.87x = 619.86 × 197.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.87x = 122,484.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,484.34/413.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.95

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