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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.90, 405.65 and 195.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.90, 405.65 and 195.66 is: 270.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.90 : 405.65 = 195.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.90/405.65 = 195.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.90x = 405.65 × 195.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.90x = 79,369.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,369.48/293.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.06

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