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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.49, 404.87 and 188.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.49, 404.87 and 188.39 is: 259.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.49 : 404.87 = 188.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.49/404.87 = 188.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.49x = 404.87 × 188.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.49x = 76,273.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,273.53/293.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.88

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