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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.14, 439.76 and 119.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.14, 439.76 and 119.91 is: 179.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.14 : 439.76 = 119.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.14/439.76 = 119.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.14x = 439.76 × 119.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.14x = 52,731.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,731.62/293.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.89

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