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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.42, 600.62 and 194.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.42, 600.62 and 194.88 is: 292.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.42 : 600.62 = 194.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.42/600.62 = 194.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.42x = 600.62 × 194.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.42x = 117,048.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,048.83/400.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.32

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