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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.55, 609.59 and 195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.55, 609.59 and 195.24 is: 292.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.55 : 609.59 = 195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.55/609.59 = 195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.55x = 609.59 × 195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.55x = 119,019.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,019.13/406.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.75

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