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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.52, 403.89 and 194.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.52, 403.89 and 194.48 is: 268.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.52 : 403.89 = 194.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.52/403.89 = 194.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.52x = 403.89 × 194.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.52x = 78,548.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,548.53/292.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.52

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