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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.34, 404.82 and 188.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.34, 404.82 and 188.46 is: 260.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.34 : 404.82 = 188.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.34/404.82 = 188.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.34x = 404.82 × 188.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.34x = 76,292.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,292.38/293.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.08

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