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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.12, 625.14 and 197.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.12, 625.14 and 197.67 is: 296.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.12 : 625.14 = 197.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.12/625.14 = 197.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.12x = 625.14 × 197.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.12x = 123,571.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,571.42/417.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.25

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