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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.00, 438.66 and 195.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.00, 438.66 and 195.59 is: 292.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.00 : 438.66 = 195.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.00/438.66 = 195.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.00x = 438.66 × 195.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.00x = 85,798.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,798.61/293.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.83

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