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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.76, 601.03 and 195.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.76, 601.03 and 195.22 is: 292.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.76 : 601.03 = 195.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.76/601.03 = 195.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.76x = 601.03 × 195.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.76x = 117,333.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,333.08/400.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.78

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