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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.93, 600.71 and 195.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.93, 600.71 and 195.21 is: 292.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.93 : 600.71 = 195.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.93/600.71 = 195.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.93x = 600.71 × 195.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.93x = 117,263.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,263.62/400.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.48

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