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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.70, 439.72 and 191.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.70, 439.72 and 191.10 is: 286.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.70 : 439.72 = 191.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.70/439.72 = 191.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.70x = 439.72 × 191.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.70x = 84,030.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,030.49/293.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.11

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