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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.70, 603.96 and 197.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.70, 603.96 and 197.14 is: 295.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.70 : 603.96 = 197.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.70/603.96 = 197.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.70x = 603.96 × 197.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.70x = 119,064.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,064.67/402.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.67

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