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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.28, 439.74 and 190.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.28, 439.74 and 190.68 is: 285.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.28 : 439.74 = 190.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.28/439.74 = 190.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.28x = 439.74 × 190.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.28x = 83,849.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,849.62/293.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.90

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