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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.65, 600.21 and 195.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.65, 600.21 and 195.01 is: 292.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.65 : 600.21 = 195.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.65/600.21 = 195.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.65x = 600.21 × 195.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.65x = 117,045.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,045.45/400.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.14

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