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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.11, 620.76 and 197.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.11, 620.76 and 197.57 is: 296.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.11 : 620.76 = 197.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.11/620.76 = 197.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.11x = 620.76 × 197.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.11x = 122,643.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,643.55/414.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.16

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