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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.28, 439.88 and 98.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.28, 439.88 and 98.28 is: 147.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.28 : 439.88 = 98.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.28/439.88 = 98.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.28x = 439.88 × 98.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.28x = 43,230.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,230.92/293.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.40

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