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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.13, 599.88 and 194.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.13, 599.88 and 194.54 is: 291.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.13 : 599.88 = 194.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.13/599.88 = 194.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.13x = 599.88 × 194.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.13x = 116,697.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,697.66/400.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.65

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