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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.03, 625.38 and 197.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.03, 625.38 and 197.61 is: 296.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.03 : 625.38 = 197.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.03/625.38 = 197.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.03x = 625.38 × 197.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.03x = 123,581.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,581.34/417.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.34

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