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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.69, 405.24 and 195.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.69, 405.24 and 195.59 is: 269.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.69 : 405.24 = 195.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.69/405.24 = 195.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.69x = 405.24 × 195.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.69x = 79,258.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,258.87/293.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.88

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