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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.15, 601.67 and 195.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.15, 601.67 and 195.54 is: 293.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.15 : 601.67 = 195.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.15/601.67 = 195.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.15x = 601.67 × 195.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.15x = 117,649.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,649.57/401.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.28

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