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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.39, 604.09 and 197.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.39, 604.09 and 197.29 is: 295.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.39 : 604.09 = 197.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.39/604.09 = 197.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.39x = 604.09 × 197.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.39x = 119,180.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,180.92/403.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.45

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