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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.73, 440.20 and 190.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.73, 440.20 and 190.96 is: 286.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.73 : 440.20 = 190.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.73/440.20 = 190.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.73x = 440.20 × 190.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.73x = 84,060.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,060.59/293.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.18

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