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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.89, 604.32 and 197.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.89, 604.32 and 197.26 is: 295.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.89 : 604.32 = 197.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.89/604.32 = 197.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.89x = 604.32 × 197.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.89x = 119,208.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,208.16/402.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.88

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