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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.88, 601.59 and 195.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.88, 601.59 and 195.59 is: 293.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.88 : 601.59 = 195.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.88/601.59 = 195.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.88x = 601.59 × 195.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.88x = 117,664.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,664.99/400.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.52

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