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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.70, 403.93 and 194.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.70, 403.93 and 194.55 is: 268.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.70 : 403.93 = 194.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.70/403.93 = 194.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.70x = 403.93 × 194.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.70x = 78,584.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,584.58/292.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.48

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