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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.39, 443.83 and 193.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.39, 443.83 and 193.37 is: 289.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.39 : 443.83 = 193.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.39/443.83 = 193.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.39x = 443.83 × 193.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.39x = 85,823.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,823.56/296.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.56

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