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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.76, 405.15 and 193.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.76, 405.15 and 193.97 is: 267.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.76 : 405.15 = 193.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.76/405.15 = 193.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.76x = 405.15 × 193.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.76x = 78,584.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,584.92/293.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.51

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