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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.63, 403.77 and 194.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.63, 403.77 and 194.33 is: 268.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.63 : 403.77 = 194.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.63/403.77 = 194.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.63x = 403.77 × 194.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.63x = 78,465.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,465.63/292.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.14

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