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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.49, 405.33 and 195.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.49, 405.33 and 195.66 is: 270.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.49 : 405.33 = 195.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.49/405.33 = 195.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.49x = 405.33 × 195.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.49x = 79,306.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,306.87/293.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.22

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