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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.08, 403.28 and 194.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.08, 403.28 and 194.16 is: 268.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.08 : 403.28 = 194.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.08/403.28 = 194.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.08x = 403.28 × 194.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.08x = 78,300.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,300.84/292.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.08

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