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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.22, 599.74 and 194.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.22, 599.74 and 194.55 is: 291.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.22 : 599.74 = 194.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.22/599.74 = 194.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.22x = 599.74 × 194.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.22x = 116,679.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,679.42/400.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.54

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