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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.21, 623.69 and 196.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.21, 623.69 and 196.70 is: 294.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.21 : 623.69 = 196.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.21/623.69 = 196.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.21x = 623.69 × 196.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.21x = 122,675.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,675.72/416.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.75

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