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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.01, 439.52 and 76.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.01, 439.52 and 76.61 is: 114.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.01 : 439.52 = 76.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.01/439.52 = 76.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.01x = 439.52 × 76.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.01x = 33,669.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,669.05/293.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.91

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