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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.44, 599.99 and 195.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.44, 599.99 and 195.11 is: 292.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.44 : 599.99 = 195.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.44/599.99 = 195.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.44x = 599.99 × 195.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.44x = 117,060.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,060.07/400.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.33

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