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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.86, 444.39 and 193.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.86, 444.39 and 193.32 is: 290.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.86 : 444.39 = 193.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.86/444.39 = 193.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.86x = 444.39 × 193.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.86x = 85,909.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,909.47/295.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.37

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