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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.10, 439.64 and 98.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.10, 439.64 and 98.08 is: 147.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.10 : 439.64 = 98.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.10/439.64 = 98.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.10x = 439.64 × 98.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.10x = 43,119.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,119.89/293.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.12

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