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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.32, 404.34 and 194.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.32, 404.34 and 194.86 is: 268.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.32 : 404.34 = 194.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.32/404.34 = 194.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.32x = 404.34 × 194.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.32x = 78,789.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,789.69/293.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.61

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