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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.43, 601.66 and 195.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.43, 601.66 and 195.69 is: 293.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.43 : 601.66 = 195.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.43/601.66 = 195.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.43x = 601.66 × 195.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.43x = 117,738.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,738.85/401.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.30

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