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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.76, 405.41 and 195.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.76, 405.41 and 195.45 is: 269.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.76 : 405.41 = 195.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.76/405.41 = 195.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.76x = 405.41 × 195.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.76x = 79,236.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,236.41/293.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.73

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