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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.78, 601.52 and 195.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.78, 601.52 and 195.50 is: 293.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.78 : 601.52 = 195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.78/601.52 = 195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.78x = 601.52 × 195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.78x = 117,597.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,597.16/400.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.42

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