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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.21, 620.69 and 197.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.21, 620.69 and 197.49 is: 295.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.21 : 620.69 = 197.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.21/620.69 = 197.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.21x = 620.69 × 197.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.21x = 122,579.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,579.08/414.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.93

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