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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.62, 621.51 and 197.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.62, 621.51 and 197.96 is: 296.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.62 : 621.51 = 197.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.62/621.51 = 197.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.62x = 621.51 × 197.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.62x = 123,034.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,034.12/414.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.74

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