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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.34, 600.01 and 194.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.34, 600.01 and 194.97 is: 292.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.34 : 600.01 = 194.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.34/600.01 = 194.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.34x = 600.01 × 194.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.34x = 116,985.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,985.71/400.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.21

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