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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.80, 607.02 and 196.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.80, 607.02 and 196.51 is: 294.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.80 : 607.02 = 196.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.80/607.02 = 196.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.80x = 607.02 × 196.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.80x = 119,285.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,285.50/404.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.68

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