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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.35, 601.50 and 196

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.35, 601.50 and 196 is: 293.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.35 : 601.50 = 196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.35/601.50 = 196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.35x = 601.50 × 196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.35x = 117,894
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,894/401.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.74

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