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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.26, 403.14 and 194.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.26, 403.14 and 194.04 is: 267.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.26 : 403.14 = 194.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.26/403.14 = 194.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.26x = 403.14 × 194.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.26x = 78,225.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,225.29/292.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.66

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