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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.95, 403.05 and 193.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.95, 403.05 and 193.84 is: 267.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.95 : 403.05 = 193.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.95/403.05 = 193.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.95x = 403.05 × 193.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.95x = 78,125.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,125.94/291.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.60

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