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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.14, 404.63 and 188.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.14, 404.63 and 188.25 is: 259.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.14 : 404.63 = 188.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.14/404.63 = 188.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.14x = 404.63 × 188.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.14x = 76,171.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,171.60/293.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.85

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