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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.98, 601.10 and 195.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.98, 601.10 and 195.25 is: 292.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.98 : 601.10 = 195.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.98/601.10 = 195.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.98x = 601.10 × 195.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.98x = 117,364.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,364.78/400.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.69

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