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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.15, 404.60 and 188.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.15, 404.60 and 188.25 is: 259.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.15 : 404.60 = 188.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.15/404.60 = 188.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.15x = 404.60 × 188.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.15x = 76,165.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,165.01/293.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.82

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