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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.35, 600.09 and 194.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.35, 600.09 and 194.46 is: 291.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.35 : 600.09 = 194.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.35/600.09 = 194.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.35x = 600.09 × 194.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.35x = 116,692.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,692.00/400.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.48

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