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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.19, 439.85 and 201.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.19, 439.85 and 201.93 is: 302.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.19 : 439.85 = 201.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.19/439.85 = 201.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.19x = 439.85 × 201.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.19x = 88,817.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,817.90/293.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.94

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