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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.58, 623.49 and 196.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.58, 623.49 and 196.37 is: 294.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.58 : 623.49 = 196.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.58/623.49 = 196.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.58x = 623.49 × 196.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.58x = 122,434.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,434.92/415.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.61

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