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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.28, 439.92 and 119.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.28, 439.92 and 119.94 is: 179.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.28 : 439.92 = 119.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.28/439.92 = 119.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.28x = 439.92 × 119.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.28x = 52,764.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,764.00/293.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.91

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