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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.56, 403.58 and 194.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.56, 403.58 and 194.18 is: 267.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.56 : 403.58 = 194.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.56/403.58 = 194.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.56x = 403.58 × 194.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.56x = 78,367.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,367.16/292.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.87

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