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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.20, 620.92 and 197.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.20, 620.92 and 197.62 is: 296.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.20 : 620.92 = 197.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.20/620.92 = 197.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.20x = 620.92 × 197.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.20x = 122,706.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,706.21/414.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.25

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