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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.29, 404.69 and 195.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.29, 404.69 and 195.18 is: 269.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.29 : 404.69 = 195.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.29/404.69 = 195.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.29x = 404.69 × 195.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.29x = 78,985.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,985.37/293.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.31

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