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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.40, 622.85 and 196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.40, 622.85 and 196.08 is: 294.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.40 : 622.85 = 196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.40/622.85 = 196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.40x = 622.85 × 196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.40x = 122,125.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,125.11/415.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.00

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