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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.75, 600.70 and 195.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.75, 600.70 and 195.35 is: 292.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.75 : 600.70 = 195.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.75/600.70 = 195.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.75x = 600.70 × 195.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.75x = 117,346.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,346.75/400.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.82

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