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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.03, 438.66 and 190.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.03, 438.66 and 190.02 is: 284.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.03 : 438.66 = 190.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.03/438.66 = 190.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.03x = 438.66 × 190.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.03x = 83,354.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,354.17/293.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.46

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