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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.40, 404.96 and 195.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.40, 404.96 and 195.16 is: 269.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.40 : 404.96 = 195.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.40/404.96 = 195.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.40x = 404.96 × 195.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.40x = 79,031.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,031.99/293.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.37

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