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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.84, 440.71 and 191.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.84, 440.71 and 191.82 is: 287.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.84 : 440.71 = 191.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.84/440.71 = 191.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.84x = 440.71 × 191.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.84x = 84,536.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,536.51/293.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.70

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