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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.95, 601.22 and 195.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.95, 601.22 and 195.62 is: 293.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.95 : 601.22 = 195.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.95/601.22 = 195.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.95x = 601.22 × 195.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.95x = 117,608.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,608.14/400.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.32

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