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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.64, 403.71 and 193.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.64, 403.71 and 193.16 is: 266.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.64 : 403.71 = 193.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.64/403.71 = 193.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.64x = 403.71 × 193.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.64x = 77,979.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,979.66/292.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.47

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