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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.98, 403.25 and 194.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.98, 403.25 and 194.15 is: 268.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.98 : 403.25 = 194.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.98/403.25 = 194.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.98x = 403.25 × 194.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.98x = 78,288.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,288.00/291.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.13

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