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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.51, 600.99 and 195.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.51, 600.99 and 195.13 is: 292.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.51 : 600.99 = 195.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.51/600.99 = 195.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.51x = 600.99 × 195.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.51x = 117,271.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,271.18/400.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.80

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