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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.19, 602.46 and 196.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.19, 602.46 and 196.16 is: 293.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.19 : 602.46 = 196.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.19/602.46 = 196.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.19x = 602.46 × 196.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.19x = 118,175.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,175.54/402.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.83

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