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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.37, 405 and 193.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.37, 405 and 193.94 is: 267.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.37 : 405 = 193.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.37/405 = 193.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.37x = 405 × 193.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.37x = 78,547.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,547.47/293.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.74

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