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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.58, 403.88 and 194.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.58, 403.88 and 194.47 is: 268.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.58 : 403.88 = 194.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.58/403.88 = 194.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.58x = 403.88 × 194.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.58x = 78,540.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,540.56/292.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.45

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