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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.66, 620.99 and 197.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.66, 620.99 and 197.54 is: 295.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.66 : 620.99 = 197.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.66/620.99 = 197.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.66x = 620.99 × 197.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.66x = 122,670.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,670.36/414.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.83

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