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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.33, 440.37 and 196.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.33, 440.37 and 196.45 is: 294.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.33 : 440.37 = 196.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.33/440.37 = 196.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.33x = 440.37 × 196.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.33x = 86,510.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,510.08/293.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.93

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