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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.39, 403.43 and 194.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.39, 403.43 and 194.09 is: 267.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.39 : 403.43 = 194.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.39/403.43 = 194.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.39x = 403.43 × 194.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.39x = 78,300.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,300.76/292.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.80

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