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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.55, 1,218.82 and 196.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.55, 1,218.82 and 196.25 is: 294.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.55 : 1,218.82 = 196.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.55/1,218.82 = 196.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.55x = 1,218.82 × 196.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.55x = 239,193.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,193.43/812.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.37

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