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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.28, 621.42 and 197.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.28, 621.42 and 197.74 is: 296.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.28 : 621.42 = 197.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.28/621.42 = 197.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.28x = 621.42 × 197.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.28x = 122,879.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,879.59/414.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.61

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