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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.75, 405.38 and 190.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.75, 405.38 and 190.43 is: 262.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.75 : 405.38 = 190.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.75/405.38 = 190.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.75x = 405.38 × 190.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.75x = 77,196.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,196.51/293.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.80

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