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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.16, 443.41 and 193.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.16, 443.41 and 193.18 is: 289.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.16 : 443.41 = 193.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.16/443.41 = 193.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.16x = 443.41 × 193.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.16x = 85,657.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,657.94/296.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.23

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