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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.30, 605.09 and 197.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.30, 605.09 and 197.83 is: 296.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.30 : 605.09 = 197.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.30/605.09 = 197.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.30x = 605.09 × 197.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.30x = 119,704.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,704.95/403.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.81

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