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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.19, 404.94 and 194.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.19, 404.94 and 194.77 is: 269.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.19 : 404.94 = 194.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.19/404.94 = 194.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.19x = 404.94 × 194.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.19x = 78,869.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,869.19/293.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.01

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