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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.77, 403.74 and 193.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.77, 403.74 and 193.08 is: 266.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.77 : 403.74 = 193.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.77/403.74 = 193.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.77x = 403.74 × 193.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.77x = 77,954.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,954.12/292.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.26

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