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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.76, 405.36 and 190.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.76, 405.36 and 190.26 is: 262.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.76 : 405.36 = 190.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.76/405.36 = 190.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.76x = 405.36 × 190.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.76x = 77,123.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,123.79/293.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.54

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