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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.84, 604.44 and 194.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.84, 604.44 and 194.67 is: 292.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.84 : 604.44 = 194.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.84/604.44 = 194.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.84x = 604.44 × 194.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.84x = 117,666.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,666.33/402.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.09

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