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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.50, 440.09 and 190.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.50, 440.09 and 190.82 is: 286.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.50 : 440.09 = 190.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.50/440.09 = 190.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.50x = 440.09 × 190.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.50x = 83,977.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,977.97/293.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.13

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