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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.91, 628.25 and 196.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.91, 628.25 and 196.56 is: 294.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.91 : 628.25 = 196.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.91/628.25 = 196.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.91x = 628.25 × 196.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.91x = 123,487.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,487.84/418.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.79

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