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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.13, 439.64 and 119.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.13, 439.64 and 119.76 is: 179.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.13 : 439.64 = 119.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.13/439.64 = 119.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.13x = 439.64 × 119.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.13x = 52,651.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,651.29/293.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.62

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