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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.37, 600.11 and 194.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.37, 600.11 and 194.49 is: 291.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.37 : 600.11 = 194.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.37/600.11 = 194.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.37x = 600.11 × 194.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.37x = 116,714.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,714.42/400.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.52

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