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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.72, 604.19 and 197.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.72, 604.19 and 197.18 is: 295.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.72 : 604.19 = 197.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.72/604.19 = 197.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.72x = 604.19 × 197.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.72x = 119,133.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,133.92/402.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.83

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