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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.10, 404.67 and 188.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.10, 404.67 and 188.22 is: 259.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.10 : 404.67 = 188.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.10/404.67 = 188.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.10x = 404.67 × 188.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.10x = 76,166.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,166.99/293.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.87

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