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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.75, 624.98 and 197.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.75, 624.98 and 197.34 is: 295.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.75 : 624.98 = 197.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.75/624.98 = 197.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.75x = 624.98 × 197.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.75x = 123,334.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,334.05/416.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.95

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