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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.96, 604.19 and 197.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.96, 604.19 and 197.27 is: 295.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.96 : 604.19 = 197.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.96/604.19 = 197.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.96x = 604.19 × 197.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.96x = 119,184.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,184.55/402.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.77

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