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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.25, 600.91 and 195.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.25, 600.91 and 195.31 is: 292.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.25 : 600.91 = 195.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.25/600.91 = 195.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.25x = 600.91 × 195.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.25x = 117,361.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,361.74/401.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.49

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