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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.21, 403.58 and 194.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.21, 403.58 and 194.40 is: 268.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.21 : 403.58 = 194.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.21/403.58 = 194.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.21x = 403.58 × 194.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.21x = 78,455.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,455.95/292.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.49

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