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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.06, 438.96 and 201.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.06, 438.96 and 201.62 is: 302.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.06 : 438.96 = 201.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.06/438.96 = 201.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.06x = 438.96 × 201.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.06x = 88,503.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,503.12/293.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.00

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