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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.43, 404.96 and 188.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.43, 404.96 and 188.57 is: 260.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.43 : 404.96 = 188.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.43/404.96 = 188.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.43x = 404.96 × 188.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.43x = 76,363.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,363.31/293.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.24

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