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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.14, 440.25 and 201.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.14, 440.25 and 201.88 is: 303.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.14 : 440.25 = 201.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.14/440.25 = 201.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.14x = 440.25 × 201.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.14x = 88,877.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,877.67/293.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.19

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