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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.89, 404.05 and 193.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.89, 404.05 and 193.41 is: 266.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.89 : 404.05 = 193.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.89/404.05 = 193.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.89x = 404.05 × 193.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.89x = 78,147.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,147.31/292.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.81

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