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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.73, 405.28 and 195.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.73, 405.28 and 195.77 is: 270.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.73 : 405.28 = 195.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.73/405.28 = 195.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.73x = 405.28 × 195.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.73x = 79,340.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,340.09/293.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.12

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