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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.97, 405.63 and 195.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.97, 405.63 and 195.87 is: 270.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.97 : 405.63 = 195.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.97/405.63 = 195.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.97x = 405.63 × 195.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.97x = 79,450.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,450.75/293.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.27

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