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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.24, 439.73 and 84.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.24, 439.73 and 84.96 is: 127.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.24 : 439.73 = 84.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.24/439.73 = 84.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.24x = 439.73 × 84.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.24x = 37,359.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,359.46/293.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.40

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