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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.36, 405 and 195.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.36, 405 and 195.28 is: 269.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.36 : 405 = 195.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.36/405 = 195.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.36x = 405 × 195.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.36x = 79,088.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,088.40/293.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.60

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