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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.52, 403.68 and 194.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.52, 403.68 and 194.28 is: 268.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.52 : 403.68 = 194.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.52/403.68 = 194.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.52x = 403.68 × 194.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.52x = 78,426.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,426.95/292.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.11

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