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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.45, 404.84 and 195.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.45, 404.84 and 195.38 is: 269.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.45 : 404.84 = 195.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.45/404.84 = 195.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.45x = 404.84 × 195.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.45x = 79,094.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,094.64/293.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.54

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