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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.23, 602.07 and 195.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.23, 602.07 and 195.71 is: 293.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.23 : 602.07 = 195.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.23/602.07 = 195.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.23x = 602.07 × 195.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.23x = 117,830.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,830.14/401.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.68

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