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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.27, 439.29 and 195.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.27, 439.29 and 195.46 is: 292.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.27 : 439.29 = 195.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.27/439.29 = 195.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.27x = 439.29 × 195.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.27x = 85,862.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,862.53/293.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.78

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