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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.46, 403.45 and 194.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.46, 403.45 and 194.04 is: 267.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.46 : 403.45 = 194.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.46/403.45 = 194.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.46x = 403.45 × 194.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.46x = 78,284.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,284.95/292.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.68

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