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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.60, 623.38 and 196.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.60, 623.38 and 196.18 is: 294.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.60 : 623.38 = 196.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.60/623.38 = 196.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.60x = 623.38 × 196.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.60x = 122,294.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,294.69/415.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.26

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