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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.24, 621.48 and 197.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.24, 621.48 and 197.88 is: 296.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.24 : 621.48 = 197.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.24/621.48 = 197.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.24x = 621.48 × 197.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.24x = 122,978.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,978.46/414.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.88

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