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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.31, 404.78 and 195.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.31, 404.78 and 195.10 is: 269.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.31 : 404.78 = 195.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.31/404.78 = 195.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.31x = 404.78 × 195.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.31x = 78,972.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,972.58/293.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.25

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