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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.98, 601.64 and 195.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.98, 601.64 and 195.73 is: 293.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.98 : 601.64 = 195.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.98/601.64 = 195.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.98x = 601.64 × 195.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.98x = 117,759.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,759.00/400.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.68

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