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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.89, 405.53 and 190.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.89, 405.53 and 190.39 is: 262.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.89 : 405.53 = 190.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.89/405.53 = 190.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.89x = 405.53 × 190.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.89x = 77,207.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,207.31/293.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.71

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