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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.13, 439.56 and 119.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.13, 439.56 and 119.88 is: 179.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.13 : 439.56 = 119.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.13/439.56 = 119.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.13x = 439.56 × 119.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.13x = 52,694.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,694.45/293.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.76

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