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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.29, 403.53 and 194.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.29, 403.53 and 194.18 is: 268.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.29 : 403.53 = 194.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.29/403.53 = 194.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.29x = 403.53 × 194.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.29x = 78,357.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,357.46/292.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.08

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