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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.82, 600.51 and 195.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.82, 600.51 and 195.34 is: 292.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.82 : 600.51 = 195.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.82/600.51 = 195.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.82x = 600.51 × 195.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.82x = 117,303.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,303.62/400.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.66

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