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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.94, 601.58 and 195.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.94, 601.58 and 195.65 is: 293.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.94 : 601.58 = 195.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.94/601.58 = 195.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.94x = 601.58 × 195.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.94x = 117,699.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,699.13/400.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.56

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