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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.12, 438.76 and 195.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.12, 438.76 and 195.44 is: 292.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.12 : 438.76 = 195.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.12/438.76 = 195.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.12x = 438.76 × 195.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.12x = 85,751.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,751.25/293.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.55

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