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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.82, 405.48 and 195.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.82, 405.48 and 195.60 is: 269.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.82 : 405.48 = 195.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.82/405.48 = 195.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.82x = 405.48 × 195.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.82x = 79,311.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,311.89/293.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.93

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