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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.76, 601.38 and 195.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.76, 601.38 and 195.33 is: 293.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.76 : 601.38 = 195.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.76/601.38 = 195.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.76x = 601.38 × 195.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.76x = 117,467.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,467.56/400.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.12

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