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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.40, 439.38 and 196.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.40, 439.38 and 196.92 is: 294.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.40 : 439.38 = 196.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.40/439.38 = 196.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.40x = 439.38 × 196.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.40x = 86,522.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,522.71/293.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.90

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