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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.28, 600.14 and 191.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.28, 600.14 and 191.93 is: 287.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.28 : 600.14 = 191.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.28/600.14 = 191.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.28x = 600.14 × 191.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.28x = 115,182.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,182.35/400.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.76

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