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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.84, 444.33 and 193.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.84, 444.33 and 193.91 is: 290.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.84 : 444.33 = 193.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.84/444.33 = 193.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.84x = 444.33 × 193.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.84x = 86,157.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,157.81/296.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.25

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