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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.03, 599.88 and 191.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.03, 599.88 and 191.67 is: 287.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.03 : 599.88 = 191.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.03/599.88 = 191.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.03x = 599.88 × 191.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.03x = 114,979.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,979.00/400.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.43

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