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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.93, 607.29 and 196.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.93, 607.29 and 196.49 is: 294.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.93 : 607.29 = 196.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.93/607.29 = 196.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.93x = 607.29 × 196.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.93x = 119,326.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,326.41/404.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.68

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