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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.20, 620.94 and 197.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.20, 620.94 and 197.48 is: 296.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.20 : 620.94 = 197.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.20/620.94 = 197.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.20x = 620.94 × 197.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.20x = 122,623.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,623.23/414.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.05

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