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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.16, 439.74 and 201.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.16, 439.74 and 201.58 is: 302.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.16 : 439.74 = 201.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.16/439.74 = 201.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.16x = 439.74 × 201.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.16x = 88,642.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,642.79/293.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.37

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