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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.21, 439.77 and 98.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.21, 439.77 and 98.21 is: 147.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.21 : 439.77 = 98.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.21/439.77 = 98.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.21x = 439.77 × 98.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.21x = 43,190.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,190.59/293.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.30

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