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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.35, 405.83 and 195.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.35, 405.83 and 195.93 is: 270.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.35 : 405.83 = 195.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.35/405.83 = 195.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.35x = 405.83 × 195.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.35x = 79,514.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,514.76/294.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.14

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