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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.11, 438.95 and 190.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.11, 438.95 and 190.09 is: 284.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.11 : 438.95 = 190.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.11/438.95 = 190.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.11x = 438.95 × 190.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.11x = 83,440.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,440.01/293.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.67

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