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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.30, 404.90 and 195.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.30, 404.90 and 195.18 is: 269.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.30 : 404.90 = 195.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.30/404.90 = 195.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.30x = 404.90 × 195.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.30x = 79,028.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,028.38/293.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.45

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