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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.12, 439.16 and 156.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.12, 439.16 and 156.43 is: 234.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.12 : 439.16 = 156.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.12/439.16 = 156.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.12x = 439.16 × 156.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.12x = 68,695.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,695.60/293.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.36

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