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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.16, 402.84 and 193.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.16, 402.84 and 193.76 is: 267.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.16 : 402.84 = 193.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.16/402.84 = 193.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.16x = 402.84 × 193.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.16x = 78,054.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,054.28/292.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.16

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