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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.44, 404.68 and 195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.44, 404.68 and 195.24 is: 269.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.44 : 404.68 = 195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.44/404.68 = 195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.44x = 404.68 × 195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.44x = 79,009.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,009.72/293.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.25

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