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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.41, 402.87 and 194.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.41, 402.87 and 194.00 is: 267.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.41 : 402.87 = 194.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.41/402.87 = 194.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.41x = 402.87 × 194.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.41x = 78,155.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,155.49/292.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.28

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