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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.67, 600.32 and 194.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.67, 600.32 and 194.96 is: 292.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.67 : 600.32 = 194.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.67/600.32 = 194.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.67x = 600.32 × 194.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.67x = 117,038.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,038.39/400.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.11

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