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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.21, 604.97 and 197.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.21, 604.97 and 197.76 is: 296.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.21 : 604.97 = 197.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.21/604.97 = 197.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.21x = 604.97 × 197.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.21x = 119,638.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,638.87/403.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.72

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