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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.00, 439.53 and 190.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.00, 439.53 and 190.49 is: 285.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.00 : 439.53 = 190.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.00/439.53 = 190.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.00x = 439.53 × 190.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.00x = 83,723.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,723.87/293.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.75

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