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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.08, 444.14 and 193.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.08, 444.14 and 193.30 is: 289.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.08 : 444.14 = 193.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.08/444.14 = 193.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.08x = 444.14 × 193.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.08x = 85,852.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,852.26/296.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.96

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