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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293, 439.56 and 98.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293, 439.56 and 98.06 is: 147.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293 : 439.56 = 98.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293/439.56 = 98.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293x = 439.56 × 98.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293x = 43,103.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,103.25/293
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.11

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