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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.92, 404.40 and 194.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.92, 404.40 and 194.84 is: 268.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.92 : 404.40 = 194.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.92/404.40 = 194.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.92x = 404.40 × 194.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.92x = 78,793.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,793.30/292.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.99

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