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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.16, 404.22 and 194.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.16, 404.22 and 194.76 is: 268.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.16 : 404.22 = 194.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.16/404.22 = 194.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.16x = 404.22 × 194.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.16x = 78,725.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,725.89/293.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.54

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