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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.63, 601.22 and 195.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.63, 601.22 and 195.34 is: 293.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.63 : 601.22 = 195.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.63/601.22 = 195.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.63x = 601.22 × 195.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.63x = 117,442.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,442.31/400.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.14

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