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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.96, 405.57 and 195.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.96, 405.57 and 195.73 is: 270.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.96 : 405.57 = 195.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.96/405.57 = 195.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.96x = 405.57 × 195.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.96x = 79,382.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,382.22/293.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.04

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