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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.42, 403.29 and 193.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.42, 403.29 and 193.99 is: 267.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.42 : 403.29 = 193.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.42/403.29 = 193.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.42x = 403.29 × 193.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.42x = 78,234.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,234.23/292.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.54

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