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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.09, 600.46 and 194.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.09, 600.46 and 194.82 is: 292.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.09 : 600.46 = 194.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.09/600.46 = 194.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.09x = 600.46 × 194.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.09x = 116,977.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,977.64/400.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.38

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