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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.23, 439.75 and 202.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.23, 439.75 and 202.51 is: 303.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.23 : 439.75 = 202.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.23/439.75 = 202.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.23x = 439.75 × 202.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.23x = 89,053.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,053.77/293.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.70

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