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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.42, 621.44 and 197.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.42, 621.44 and 197.76 is: 296.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.42 : 621.44 = 197.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.42/621.44 = 197.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.42x = 621.44 × 197.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.42x = 122,895.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,895.97/414.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.55

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