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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.82, 405.33 and 195.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.82, 405.33 and 195.64 is: 269.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.82 : 405.33 = 195.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.82/405.33 = 195.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.82x = 405.33 × 195.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.82x = 79,298.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,298.76/293.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.89

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