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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.23, 604.63 and 197.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.23, 604.63 and 197.39 is: 295.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.23 : 604.63 = 197.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.23/604.63 = 197.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.23x = 604.63 × 197.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.23x = 119,347.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,347.92/403.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.98

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