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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.74, 440.72 and 191.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.74, 440.72 and 191.22 is: 286.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.74 : 440.72 = 191.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.74/440.72 = 191.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.74x = 440.72 × 191.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.74x = 84,274.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,274.48/293.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.90

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