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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.49, 405.08 and 188.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.49, 405.08 and 188.72 is: 260.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.49 : 405.08 = 188.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.49/405.08 = 188.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.49x = 405.08 × 188.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.49x = 76,444.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,444.44/293.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.46

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