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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.84, 601.34 and 195.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.84, 601.34 and 195.56 is: 293.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.84 : 601.34 = 195.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.84/601.34 = 195.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.84x = 601.34 × 195.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.84x = 117,598.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,598.05/400.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.38

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