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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.88, 601.14 and 195.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.88, 601.14 and 195.44 is: 293.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.88 : 601.14 = 195.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.88/601.14 = 195.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.88x = 601.14 × 195.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.88x = 117,486.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,486.80/400.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.07

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