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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293, 404.08 and 194.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293, 404.08 and 194.56 is: 268.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293 : 404.08 = 194.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293/404.08 = 194.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293x = 404.08 × 194.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293x = 78,617.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,617.80/293
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.32

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