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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.80, 404.42 and 194.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.80, 404.42 and 194.39 is: 268.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.80 : 404.42 = 194.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.80/404.42 = 194.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.80x = 404.42 × 194.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.80x = 78,612.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,612.21/292.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.48

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