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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.96, 404.40 and 193.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.96, 404.40 and 193.36 is: 266.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.96 : 404.40 = 193.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.96/404.40 = 193.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.96x = 404.40 × 193.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.96x = 78,194.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,194.78/292.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.91

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