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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.79, 603.63 and 196.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.79, 603.63 and 196.96 is: 295.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.79 : 603.63 = 196.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.79/603.63 = 196.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.79x = 603.63 × 196.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.79x = 118,890.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,890.96/402.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.17

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