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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.19, 404.46 and 194.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.19, 404.46 and 194.82 is: 268.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.19 : 404.46 = 194.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.19/404.46 = 194.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.19x = 404.46 × 194.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.19x = 78,796.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,796.90/293.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.76

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