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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.13, 439.83 and 201.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.13, 439.83 and 201.78 is: 302.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.13 : 439.83 = 201.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.13/439.83 = 201.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.13x = 439.83 × 201.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.13x = 88,748.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,748.90/293.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.76

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