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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.24, 443.48 and 193.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.24, 443.48 and 193.19 is: 289.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.24 : 443.48 = 193.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.24/443.48 = 193.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.24x = 443.48 × 193.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.24x = 85,672.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,672.72/296.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.21

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