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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.75, 604.65 and 197.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.75, 604.65 and 197.81 is: 296.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.75 : 604.65 = 197.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.75/604.65 = 197.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.75x = 604.65 × 197.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.75x = 119,605.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,605.82/403.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.24

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