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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.23, 599.49 and 194.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.23, 599.49 and 194.49 is: 291.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.23 : 599.49 = 194.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.23/599.49 = 194.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.23x = 599.49 × 194.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.23x = 116,594.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,594.81/400.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.32

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