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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.65, 627.72 and 196.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.65, 627.72 and 196.04 is: 293.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.65 : 627.72 = 196.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.65/627.72 = 196.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.65x = 627.72 × 196.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.65x = 123,055.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,055.09/418.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.93

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