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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.97, 404.01 and 193.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.97, 404.01 and 193.21 is: 266.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.97 : 404.01 = 193.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.97/404.01 = 193.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.97x = 404.01 × 193.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.97x = 78,056.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,056.75/292.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.44

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