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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.86, 403.98 and 193.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.86, 403.98 and 193.20 is: 266.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.86 : 403.98 = 193.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.86/403.98 = 193.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.86x = 403.98 × 193.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.86x = 78,048.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,048.94/292.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.51

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