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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.21, 443.41 and 193.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.21, 443.41 and 193.27 is: 289.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.21 : 443.41 = 193.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.21/443.41 = 193.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.21x = 443.41 × 193.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.21x = 85,697.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,697.85/296.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.31

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