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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.92, 404.39 and 193.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.92, 404.39 and 193.34 is: 266.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.92 : 404.39 = 193.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.92/404.39 = 193.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.92x = 404.39 × 193.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.92x = 78,183.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,183.98/292.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.92

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