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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.92, 404.06 and 194.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.92, 404.06 and 194.76 is: 268.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.92 : 404.06 = 194.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.92/404.06 = 194.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.92x = 404.06 × 194.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.92x = 78,694.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,694.73/292.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.66

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