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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.80, 405.64 and 188.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.80, 405.64 and 188.94 is: 260.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.80 : 405.64 = 188.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.80/405.64 = 188.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.80x = 405.64 × 188.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.80x = 76,641.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,641.62/293.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.86

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