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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.01, 403.16 and 193.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.01, 403.16 and 193.86 is: 267.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.01 : 403.16 = 193.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.01/403.16 = 193.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.01x = 403.16 × 193.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.01x = 78,155.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,155.63/292.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.65

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