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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.34, 403.54 and 194.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.34, 403.54 and 194.38 is: 268.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.34 : 403.54 = 194.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.34/403.54 = 194.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.34x = 403.54 × 194.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.34x = 78,438.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,438.61/292.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.31

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