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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.09, 604.63 and 197.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.09, 604.63 and 197.47 is: 296.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.09 : 604.63 = 197.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.09/604.63 = 197.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.09x = 604.63 × 197.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.09x = 119,397.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,397.29/403.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.21

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