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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.92, 623.53 and 196.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.92, 623.53 and 196.44 is: 294.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.92 : 623.53 = 196.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.92/623.53 = 196.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.92x = 623.53 × 196.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.92x = 122,484.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,484.14/415.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.49

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