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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.55, 621.12 and 197.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.55, 621.12 and 197.65 is: 296.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.55 : 621.12 = 197.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.55/621.12 = 197.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.55x = 621.12 × 197.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.55x = 122,761.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,761.26/414.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.13

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