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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.85, 600.55 and 195.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.85, 600.55 and 195.28 is: 292.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.85 : 600.55 = 195.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.85/600.55 = 195.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.85x = 600.55 × 195.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.85x = 117,273.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,273.41/400.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.56

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