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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.38, 439.41 and 190.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.38, 439.41 and 190.35 is: 285.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.38 : 439.41 = 190.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.38/439.41 = 190.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.38x = 439.41 × 190.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.38x = 83,641.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,641.69/293.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.10

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