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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.29, 603.03 and 196.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.29, 603.03 and 196.73 is: 294.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.29 : 603.03 = 196.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.29/603.03 = 196.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.29x = 603.03 × 196.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.29x = 118,634.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,634.09/402.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.90

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