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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.46, 439.29 and 190.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.46, 439.29 and 190.53 is: 285.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.46 : 439.29 = 190.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.46/439.29 = 190.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.46x = 439.29 × 190.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.46x = 83,697.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,697.92/293.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.21

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