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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.63, 405.14 and 195.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.63, 405.14 and 195.31 is: 269.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.63 : 405.14 = 195.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.63/405.14 = 195.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.63x = 405.14 × 195.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.63x = 79,126.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,126.92/293.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.48

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