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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.40, 404.94 and 195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.40, 404.94 and 195 is: 269.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.40 : 404.94 = 195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.40/404.94 = 195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.40x = 404.94 × 195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.40x = 78,963.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,963.30/293.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.13

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