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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.96, 405.41 and 195.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.96, 405.41 and 195.82 is: 270.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.96 : 405.41 = 195.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.96/405.41 = 195.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.96x = 405.41 × 195.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.96x = 79,385.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,385.39/293.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.05

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