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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.06, 438.96 and 190.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.06, 438.96 and 190.05 is: 284.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.06 : 438.96 = 190.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.06/438.96 = 190.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.06x = 438.96 × 190.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.06x = 83,423.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,423.41/293.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.66

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