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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.02, 404.40 and 193.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.02, 404.40 and 193.48 is: 267.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.02 : 404.40 = 193.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.02/404.40 = 193.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.02x = 404.40 × 193.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.02x = 78,243.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,243.31/293.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.02

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