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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.20, 440.05 and 119.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.20, 440.05 and 119.96 is: 180.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.20 : 440.05 = 119.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.20/440.05 = 119.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.20x = 440.05 × 119.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.20x = 52,788.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,788.40/293.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.04

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