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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.31, 606.47 and 196.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.31, 606.47 and 196.04 is: 294.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.31 : 606.47 = 196.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.31/606.47 = 196.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.31x = 606.47 × 196.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.31x = 118,892.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,892.38/404.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.06

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