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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.27, 404.93 and 195.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.27, 404.93 and 195.23 is: 269.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.27 : 404.93 = 195.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.27/404.93 = 195.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.27x = 404.93 × 195.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.27x = 79,053.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,053.51/293.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.56

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