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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.28, 404.86 and 195.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.28, 404.86 and 195.17 is: 269.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.28 : 404.86 = 195.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.28/404.86 = 195.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.28x = 404.86 × 195.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.28x = 79,015.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,015.55/293.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.42

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