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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.56, 405.18 and 189.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.56, 405.18 and 189.88 is: 262.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.56 : 405.18 = 189.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.56/405.18 = 189.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.56x = 405.18 × 189.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.56x = 76,935.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,935.58/293.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.08

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