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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.96, 603 and 196.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.96, 603 and 196.76 is: 295.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.96 : 603 = 196.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.96/603 = 196.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.96x = 603 × 196.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.96x = 118,646.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,646.28/401.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.17

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