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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.36, 404.87 and 195.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.36, 404.87 and 195.35 is: 269.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.36 : 404.87 = 195.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.36/404.87 = 195.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.36x = 404.87 × 195.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.36x = 79,088.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,088.35/293.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.60

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