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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.12, 439.53 and 190.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.12, 439.53 and 190.55 is: 285.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.12 : 439.53 = 190.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.12/439.53 = 190.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.12x = 439.53 × 190.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.12x = 83,752.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,752.83/293.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.73

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