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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414, 621.26 and 197.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414, 621.26 and 197.60 is: 296.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414 : 621.26 = 197.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414/621.26 = 197.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414x = 621.26 × 197.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414x = 122,760.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,760.98/414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.52

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