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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.10, 404.34 and 193.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.10, 404.34 and 193.56 is: 267.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.10 : 404.34 = 193.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.10/404.34 = 193.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.10x = 404.34 × 193.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.10x = 78,264.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,264.05/293.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.02

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