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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.20, 621.07 and 197.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.20, 621.07 and 197.78 is: 296.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.20 : 621.07 = 197.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.20/621.07 = 197.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.20x = 621.07 × 197.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.20x = 122,835.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,835.22/414.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.56

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