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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.73, 405.03 and 195.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.73, 405.03 and 195.51 is: 269.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.73 : 405.03 = 195.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.73/405.03 = 195.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.73x = 405.03 × 195.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.73x = 79,189.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,189.67/293.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.60

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