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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.97, 603.63 and 194.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.97, 603.63 and 194.12 is: 290.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.97 : 603.63 = 194.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.97/603.63 = 194.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.97x = 603.63 × 194.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.97x = 117,174.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,174.18/402.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.77

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