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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.18, 438.89 and 190.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.18, 438.89 and 190.31 is: 284.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.18 : 438.89 = 190.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.18/438.89 = 190.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.18x = 438.89 × 190.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.18x = 83,522.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,522.01/293.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.89

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