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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.78, 403.94 and 194.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.78, 403.94 and 194.44 is: 268.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.78 : 403.94 = 194.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.78/403.94 = 194.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.78x = 403.94 × 194.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.78x = 78,542.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,542.09/292.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.26

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