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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.94, 440.64 and 191.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.94, 440.64 and 191.28 is: 286.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.94 : 440.64 = 191.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.94/440.64 = 191.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.94x = 440.64 × 191.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.94x = 84,285.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,285.62/293.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.74

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