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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.15, 439.82 and 156.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.15, 439.82 and 156.09 is: 234.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.15 : 439.82 = 156.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.15/439.82 = 156.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.15x = 439.82 × 156.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.15x = 68,650.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,650.72/293.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.19

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