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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.63, 405 and 194.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.63, 405 and 194.00 is: 267.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.63 : 405 = 194.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.63/405 = 194.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.63x = 405 × 194.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.63x = 78,567.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,567.98/293.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.58

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