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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.51, 403.30 and 194.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.51, 403.30 and 194.11 is: 267.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.51 : 403.30 = 194.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.51/403.30 = 194.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.51x = 403.30 × 194.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.51x = 78,284.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,284.56/292.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.63

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