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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.64, 404.76 and 195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.64, 404.76 and 195.24 is: 269.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.64 : 404.76 = 195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.64/404.76 = 195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.64x = 404.76 × 195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.64x = 79,025.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,025.34/293.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.12

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