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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.53, 600.76 and 195.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.53, 600.76 and 195.06 is: 292.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.53 : 600.76 = 195.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.53/600.76 = 195.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.53x = 600.76 × 195.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.53x = 117,184.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,184.25/400.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.57

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