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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.00, 439.55 and 190.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.00, 439.55 and 190.47 is: 285.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.00 : 439.55 = 190.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.00/439.55 = 190.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.00x = 439.55 × 190.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.00x = 83,720.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,720.14/293.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.74

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