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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.14, 439.71 and 110.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.14, 439.71 and 110.50 is: 165.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.14 : 439.71 = 110.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.14/439.71 = 110.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.14x = 439.71 × 110.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.14x = 48,587.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,587.96/293.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.75

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