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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.38, 599.59 and 194.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.38, 599.59 and 194.43 is: 291.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.38 : 599.59 = 194.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.38/599.59 = 194.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.38x = 599.59 × 194.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.38x = 116,578.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,578.28/400.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.17

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