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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.55, 439.61 and 190.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.55, 439.61 and 190.52 is: 285.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.55 : 439.61 = 190.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.55/439.61 = 190.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.55x = 439.61 × 190.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.55x = 83,754.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,754.50/293.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.32

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