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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.98, 623.75 and 196.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.98, 623.75 and 196.53 is: 294.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.98 : 623.75 = 196.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.98/623.75 = 196.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.98x = 623.75 × 196.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.98x = 122,587.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,587.64/415.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.70

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