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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.28, 402.91 and 193.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.28, 402.91 and 193.86 is: 267.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.28 : 402.91 = 193.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.28/402.91 = 193.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.28x = 402.91 × 193.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.28x = 78,107.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,107.65/292.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.24

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