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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.48, 403.44 and 194.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.48, 403.44 and 194.35 is: 268.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.48 : 403.44 = 194.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.48/403.44 = 194.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.48x = 403.44 × 194.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.48x = 78,408.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,408.56/292.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.08

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