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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.14, 439.82 and 98.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.14, 439.82 and 98.16 is: 147.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.14 : 439.82 = 98.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.14/439.82 = 98.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.14x = 439.82 × 98.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.14x = 43,172.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,172.73/293.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.28

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