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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.03, 439.50 and 98.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.03, 439.50 and 98.03 is: 147.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.03 : 439.50 = 98.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.03/439.50 = 98.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.03x = 439.50 × 98.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.03x = 43,084.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,084.46/293.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.03

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