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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.04, 439.20 and 119.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.04, 439.20 and 119.70 is: 179.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.04 : 439.20 = 119.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.04/439.20 = 119.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.04x = 439.20 × 119.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.04x = 52,572.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,572.24/293.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.40

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