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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.47, 405.15 and 194.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.47, 405.15 and 194.00 is: 267.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.47 : 405.15 = 194.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.47/405.15 = 194.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.47x = 405.15 × 194.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.47x = 78,597.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,597.44/293.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.82

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