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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.20, 402.73 and 193.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.20, 402.73 and 193.78 is: 267.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.20 : 402.73 = 193.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.20/402.73 = 193.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.20x = 402.73 × 193.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.20x = 78,041.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,041.02/292.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.08

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