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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.15, 404.38 and 189.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.15, 404.38 and 189.65 is: 261.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.15 : 404.38 = 189.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.15/404.38 = 189.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.15x = 404.38 × 189.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.15x = 76,690.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,690.67/293.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.61

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