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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.14, 439.71 and 76.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.14, 439.71 and 76.73 is: 115.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.14 : 439.71 = 76.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.14/439.71 = 76.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.14x = 439.71 × 76.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.14x = 33,738.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,738.56/293.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.10

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