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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.59, 600.75 and 195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.59, 600.75 and 195.12 is: 292.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.59 : 600.75 = 195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.59/600.75 = 195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.59x = 600.75 × 195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.59x = 117,218.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,218.34/400.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.61

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