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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.37, 622.79 and 196.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.37, 622.79 and 196.04 is: 293.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.37 : 622.79 = 196.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.37/622.79 = 196.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.37x = 622.79 × 196.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.37x = 122,087.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,087.66/415.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.93

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