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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.36, 403.47 and 194.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.36, 403.47 and 194.04 is: 267.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.36 : 403.47 = 194.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.36/403.47 = 194.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.36x = 403.47 × 194.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.36x = 78,289.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,289.32/292.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.79

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