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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.65, 440.24 and 190.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.65, 440.24 and 190.71 is: 285.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.65 : 440.24 = 190.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.65/440.24 = 190.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.65x = 440.24 × 190.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.65x = 83,957.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,957.22/293.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.91

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