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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.08, 439.44 and 201.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.08, 439.44 and 201.89 is: 302.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.08 : 439.44 = 201.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.08/439.44 = 201.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.08x = 439.44 × 201.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.08x = 88,718.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,718.54/293.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.71

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