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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.29, 620.88 and 197.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.29, 620.88 and 197.39 is: 295.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.29 : 620.88 = 197.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.29/620.88 = 197.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.29x = 620.88 × 197.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.29x = 122,555.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,555.50/414.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.82

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