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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.14, 404.50 and 189.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.14, 404.50 and 189.64 is: 261.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.14 : 404.50 = 189.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.14/404.50 = 189.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.14x = 404.50 × 189.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.14x = 76,706.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,706.41/293.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.68

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