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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.22, 601.95 and 195.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.22, 601.95 and 195.90 is: 293.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.22 : 601.95 = 195.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.22/601.95 = 195.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.22x = 601.95 × 195.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.22x = 117,922.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,922.01/401.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.91

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