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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.96, 404.38 and 194.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.96, 404.38 and 194.76 is: 268.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.96 : 404.38 = 194.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.96/404.38 = 194.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.96x = 404.38 × 194.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.96x = 78,757.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,757.05/292.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.83

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