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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.88, 600.77 and 195.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.88, 600.77 and 195.04 is: 292.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.88 : 600.77 = 195.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.88/600.77 = 195.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.88x = 600.77 × 195.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.88x = 117,170.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,170.20/400.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.28

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