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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.34, 439.83 and 190.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.34, 439.83 and 190.56 is: 285.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.34 : 439.83 = 190.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.34/439.83 = 190.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.34x = 439.83 × 190.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.34x = 83,814.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,814.00/293.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.72

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