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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.36, 404.68 and 193.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.36, 404.68 and 193.65 is: 267.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.36 : 404.68 = 193.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.36/404.68 = 193.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.36x = 404.68 × 193.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.36x = 78,366.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,366.28/293.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.13

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