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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293, 438.88 and 189.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293, 438.88 and 189.98 is: 284.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293 : 438.88 = 189.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293/438.88 = 189.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293x = 438.88 × 189.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293x = 83,377.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,377.47/293
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.56

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