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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.28, 404.10 and 195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.28, 404.10 and 195 is: 268.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.28 : 404.10 = 195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.28/404.10 = 195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.28x = 404.10 × 195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.28x = 78,799.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,799.50/293.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.68

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