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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.76, 403.82 and 194.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.76, 403.82 and 194.52 is: 268.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.76 : 403.82 = 194.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.76/403.82 = 194.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.76x = 403.82 × 194.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.76x = 78,550.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,550.09/292.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.31

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