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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.15, 403.29 and 194.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.15, 403.29 and 194.05 is: 267.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.15 : 403.29 = 194.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.15/403.29 = 194.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.15x = 403.29 × 194.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.15x = 78,258.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,258.42/292.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.87

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