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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.16, 439.50 and 196.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.16, 439.50 and 196.92 is: 295.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.16 : 439.50 = 196.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.16/439.50 = 196.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.16x = 439.50 × 196.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.16x = 86,546.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,546.34/293.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.22

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