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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.73, 603.58 and 194.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.73, 603.58 and 194.50 is: 291.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.73 : 603.58 = 194.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.73/603.58 = 194.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.73x = 603.58 × 194.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.73x = 117,396.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,396.31/402.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.50

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