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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.88, 405.66 and 195.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.88, 405.66 and 195.69 is: 270.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.88 : 405.66 = 195.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.88/405.66 = 195.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.88x = 405.66 × 195.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.88x = 79,383.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,383.61/293.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.12

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