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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.33, 439.87 and 120.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.33, 439.87 and 120.08 is: 180.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.33 : 439.87 = 120.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.33/439.87 = 120.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.33x = 439.87 × 120.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.33x = 52,819.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,819.59/293.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.07

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