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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.48, 404.80 and 195.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.48, 404.80 and 195.20 is: 269.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.48 : 404.80 = 195.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.48/404.80 = 195.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.48x = 404.80 × 195.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.48x = 79,016.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,016.96/293.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.24

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