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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.24, 439.89 and 85.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.24, 439.89 and 85.01 is: 127.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.24 : 439.89 = 85.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.24/439.89 = 85.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.24x = 439.89 × 85.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.24x = 37,392.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,392.85/293.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.52

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