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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.70, 626.12 and 197.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.70, 626.12 and 197.93 is: 296.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.70 : 626.12 = 197.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.70/626.12 = 197.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.70x = 626.12 × 197.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.70x = 123,930.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,930.36/417.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.70

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