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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.49, 405.18 and 195.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.49, 405.18 and 195.38 is: 269.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.49 : 405.18 = 195.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.49/405.18 = 195.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.49x = 405.18 × 195.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.49x = 79,161.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,161.31/293.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.73

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