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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.43, 624.44 and 196.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.43, 624.44 and 196.87 is: 295.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.43 : 624.44 = 196.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.43/624.44 = 196.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.43x = 624.44 × 196.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.43x = 122,934.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,934.78/416.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.21

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