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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.28, 440.10 and 122.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.28, 440.10 and 122.28 is: 183.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.28 : 440.10 = 122.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.28/440.10 = 122.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.28x = 440.10 × 122.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.28x = 53,815.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,815.43/293.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.50

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