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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.20, 404.11 and 194.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.20, 404.11 and 194.78 is: 268.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.20 : 404.11 = 194.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.20/404.11 = 194.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.20x = 404.11 × 194.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.20x = 78,712.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,712.55/293.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.46

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