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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.45, 600.36 and 192.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.45, 600.36 and 192.10 is: 288.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.45 : 600.36 = 192.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.45/600.36 = 192.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.45x = 600.36 × 192.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.45x = 115,329.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,329.16/400.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.00

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