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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.97, 604.51 and 197.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.97, 604.51 and 197.54 is: 296.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.97 : 604.51 = 197.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.97/604.51 = 197.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.97x = 604.51 × 197.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.97x = 119,417.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,417.06/402.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.34

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