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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.17, 602.91 and 196.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.17, 602.91 and 196.61 is: 294.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.17 : 602.91 = 196.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.17/602.91 = 196.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.17x = 602.91 × 196.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.17x = 118,535.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,535.12/402.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.74

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