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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.90, 441.12 and 191.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.90, 441.12 and 191.24 is: 287.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.90 : 441.12 = 191.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.90/441.12 = 191.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.90x = 441.12 × 191.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.90x = 84,359.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,359.79/293.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.04

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