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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.64, 405.19 and 190.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.64, 405.19 and 190.14 is: 262.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.64 : 405.19 = 190.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.64/405.19 = 190.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.64x = 405.19 × 190.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.64x = 77,042.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,042.83/293.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.37

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