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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.82, 405.50 and 189

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.82, 405.50 and 189 is: 260.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.82 : 405.50 = 189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.82/405.50 = 189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.82x = 405.50 × 189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.82x = 76,639.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,639.50/293.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.84

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