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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.53, 600.25 and 194.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.53, 600.25 and 194.70 is: 291.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.53 : 600.25 = 194.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.53/600.25 = 194.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.53x = 600.25 × 194.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.53x = 116,868.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,868.68/400.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.79

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