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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.84, 600.74 and 195.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.84, 600.74 and 195.16 is: 292.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.84 : 600.74 = 195.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.84/600.74 = 195.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.84x = 600.74 × 195.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.84x = 117,240.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,240.42/400.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.49

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