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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.20, 404.79 and 195.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.20, 404.79 and 195.13 is: 269.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.20 : 404.79 = 195.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.20/404.79 = 195.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.20x = 404.79 × 195.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.20x = 78,986.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,986.67/293.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.40

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