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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.96, 405.91 and 196.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.96, 405.91 and 196.16 is: 270.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.96 : 405.91 = 196.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.96/405.91 = 196.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.96x = 405.91 × 196.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.96x = 79,621.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,621.52/293.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.86

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