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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.89, 600.39 and 195.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.89, 600.39 and 195.60 is: 292.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.89 : 600.39 = 195.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.89/600.39 = 195.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.89x = 600.39 × 195.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.89x = 117,436.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,436.28/400.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.94

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