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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.09, 439.32 and 190.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.09, 439.32 and 190.45 is: 285.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.09 : 439.32 = 190.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.09/439.32 = 190.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.09x = 439.32 × 190.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.09x = 83,669.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,669.76/293.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.47

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