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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.70, 440.42 and 189.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.70, 440.42 and 189.50 is: 284.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.70 : 440.42 = 189.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.70/440.42 = 189.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.70x = 440.42 × 189.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.70x = 83,459.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,459.59/293.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.17

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