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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.88, 604.11 and 197.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.88, 604.11 and 197.14 is: 295.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.88 : 604.11 = 197.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.88/604.11 = 197.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.88x = 604.11 × 197.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.88x = 119,094.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,094.25/402.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.61

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