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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.74, 604.22 and 197.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.74, 604.22 and 197.37 is: 296.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.74 : 604.22 = 197.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.74/604.22 = 197.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.74x = 604.22 × 197.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.74x = 119,251.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,251.88/402.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.11

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