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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.25, 439.92 and 98.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.25, 439.92 and 98.20 is: 147.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.25 : 439.92 = 98.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.25/439.92 = 98.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.25x = 439.92 × 98.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.25x = 43,198.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,198.36/293.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.31

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