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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.21, 439.71 and 119.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.21, 439.71 and 119.87 is: 179.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.21 : 439.71 = 119.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.21/439.71 = 119.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.21x = 439.71 × 119.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.21x = 52,708.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,708.04/293.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.76

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