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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.26, 440.16 and 201.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.26, 440.16 and 201.73 is: 302.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.26 : 440.16 = 201.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.26/440.16 = 201.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.26x = 440.16 × 201.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.26x = 88,793.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,793.48/293.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.78

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