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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.62, 623.31 and 196.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.62, 623.31 and 196.02 is: 293.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.62 : 623.31 = 196.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.62/623.31 = 196.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.62x = 623.31 × 196.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.62x = 122,181.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,181.23/415.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.97

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