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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.37, 621.56 and 197.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.37, 621.56 and 197.29 is: 295.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.37 : 621.56 = 197.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.37/621.56 = 197.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.37x = 621.56 × 197.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.37x = 122,627.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,627.57/414.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.94

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