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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.68, 405.12 and 190

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.68, 405.12 and 190 is: 262.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.68 : 405.12 = 190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.68/405.12 = 190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.68x = 405.12 × 190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.68x = 76,972.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,972.80/293.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.10

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