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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.73, 405.36 and 195.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.73, 405.36 and 195.42 is: 269.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.73 : 405.36 = 195.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.73/405.36 = 195.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.73x = 405.36 × 195.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.73x = 79,215.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,215.45/293.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.69

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