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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.33, 624.54 and 196.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.33, 624.54 and 196.95 is: 295.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.33 : 624.54 = 196.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.33/624.54 = 196.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.33x = 624.54 × 196.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.33x = 123,003.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,003.15/416.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.44

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