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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.40, 444.80 and 193.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.40, 444.80 and 193.53 is: 290.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.40 : 444.80 = 193.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.40/444.80 = 193.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.40x = 444.80 × 193.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.40x = 86,082.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,082.63/296.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.43

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