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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.52, 405.12 and 195.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.52, 405.12 and 195.44 is: 269.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.52 : 405.12 = 195.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.52/405.12 = 195.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.52x = 405.12 × 195.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.52x = 79,176.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,176.65/293.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.75

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