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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.23, 439.57 and 119.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.23, 439.57 and 119.62 is: 179.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.23 : 439.57 = 119.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.23/439.57 = 119.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.23x = 439.57 × 119.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.23x = 52,581.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,581.36/293.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.32

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