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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.92, 405.77 and 194.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.92, 405.77 and 194.34 is: 268.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.92 : 405.77 = 194.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.92/405.77 = 194.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.92x = 405.77 × 194.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.92x = 78,857.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,857.34/293.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.30

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