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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.46, 600.98 and 195.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.46, 600.98 and 195.26 is: 293.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.46 : 600.98 = 195.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.46/600.98 = 195.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.46x = 600.98 × 195.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.46x = 117,343.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,343.37/400.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.03

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