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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.45, 403.74 and 194.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.45, 403.74 and 194.34 is: 268.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.45 : 403.74 = 194.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.45/403.74 = 194.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.45x = 403.74 × 194.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.45x = 78,460.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,460.81/292.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.29

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