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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.37, 440.24 and 190.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.37, 440.24 and 190.65 is: 286.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.37 : 440.24 = 190.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.37/440.24 = 190.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.37x = 440.24 × 190.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.37x = 83,932.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,932.45/293.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.10

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