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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.17, 440.00 and 119.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.17, 440.00 and 119.93 is: 179.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.17 : 440.00 = 119.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.17/440.00 = 119.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.17x = 440.00 × 119.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.17x = 52,767.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,767.30/293.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.99

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