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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.67, 405.18 and 188.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.67, 405.18 and 188.82 is: 260.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.67 : 405.18 = 188.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.67/405.18 = 188.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.67x = 405.18 × 188.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.67x = 76,506.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,506.09/293.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.52

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