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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.24, 621.12 and 197.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.24, 621.12 and 197.52 is: 296.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.24 : 621.12 = 197.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.24/621.12 = 197.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.24x = 621.12 × 197.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.24x = 122,683.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,683.62/414.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.17

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