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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.35, 604.63 and 197.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.35, 604.63 and 197.80 is: 296.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.35 : 604.63 = 197.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.35/604.63 = 197.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.35x = 604.63 × 197.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.35x = 119,594.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,594.55/403.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.51

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