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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.49, 404.78 and 195.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.49, 404.78 and 195.27 is: 269.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.49 : 404.78 = 195.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.49/404.78 = 195.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.49x = 404.78 × 195.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.49x = 79,040.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,040.41/293.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.31

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