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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.30, 404.82 and 188.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.30, 404.82 and 188.44 is: 260.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.30 : 404.82 = 188.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.30/404.82 = 188.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.30x = 404.82 × 188.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.30x = 76,284.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,284.28/293.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.09

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