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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.02, 438.67 and 194.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.02, 438.67 and 194.30 is: 290.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.02 : 438.67 = 194.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.02/438.67 = 194.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.02x = 438.67 × 194.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.02x = 85,232.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,232.18/293.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.88

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