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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.23, 601.63 and 195.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.23, 601.63 and 195.39 is: 292.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.23 : 601.63 = 195.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.23/601.63 = 195.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.23x = 601.63 × 195.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.23x = 117,552.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,552.49/401.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.98

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