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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.14, 439.83 and 156.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.14, 439.83 and 156.15 is: 234.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.14 : 439.83 = 156.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.14/439.83 = 156.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.14x = 439.83 × 156.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.14x = 68,677.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,677.91/293.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.29

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