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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.72, 623.58 and 196.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.72, 623.58 and 196.27 is: 294.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.72 : 623.58 = 196.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.72/623.58 = 196.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.72x = 623.58 × 196.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.72x = 122,389.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,389.07/415.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.40

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