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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.92, 440.79 and 191.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.92, 440.79 and 191.19 is: 286.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.92 : 440.79 = 191.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.92/440.79 = 191.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.92x = 440.79 × 191.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.92x = 84,274.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,274.64/293.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.73

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