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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.11, 439.80 and 156.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.11, 439.80 and 156.12 is: 234.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.11 : 439.80 = 156.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.11/439.80 = 156.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.11x = 439.80 × 156.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.11x = 68,662.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,662.64/293.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.25

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