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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.77, 601.47 and 195.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.77, 601.47 and 195.48 is: 293.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.77 : 601.47 = 195.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.77/601.47 = 195.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.77x = 601.47 × 195.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.77x = 117,575.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,575.36/400.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.37

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