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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.22, 600.95 and 195.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.22, 600.95 and 195.35 is: 292.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.22 : 600.95 = 195.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.22/600.95 = 195.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.22x = 600.95 × 195.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.22x = 117,393.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,393.07/401.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.59

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