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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.12, 404.57 and 193.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.12, 404.57 and 193.49 is: 267.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.12 : 404.57 = 193.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.12/404.57 = 193.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.12x = 404.57 × 193.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.12x = 78,278.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,278.71/293.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.06

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