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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.05, 404.29 and 194.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.05, 404.29 and 194.64 is: 268.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.05 : 404.29 = 194.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.05/404.29 = 194.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.05x = 404.29 × 194.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.05x = 78,691.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,691.01/293.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.52

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