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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.99, 405.75 and 194.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.99, 405.75 and 194.22 is: 268.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.99 : 405.75 = 194.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.99/405.75 = 194.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.99x = 405.75 × 194.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.99x = 78,804.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,804.77/293.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.06

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