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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.52, 600.96 and 195.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.52, 600.96 and 195.27 is: 293.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.52 : 600.96 = 195.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.52/600.96 = 195.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.52x = 600.96 × 195.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.52x = 117,349.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,349.46/400.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.00

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