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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.13, 600.72 and 195.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.13, 600.72 and 195.18 is: 292.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.13 : 600.72 = 195.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.13/600.72 = 195.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.13x = 600.72 × 195.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.13x = 117,248.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,248.53/401.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.30

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