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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.34, 605.16 and 197.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.34, 605.16 and 197.89 is: 296.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.34 : 605.16 = 197.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.34/605.16 = 197.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.34x = 605.16 × 197.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.34x = 119,753.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,753.60/403.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.91

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