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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.68, 403.99 and 194.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.68, 403.99 and 194.46 is: 268.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.68 : 403.99 = 194.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.68/403.99 = 194.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.68x = 403.99 × 194.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.68x = 78,559.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,559.90/292.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.42

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