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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.33, 440.02 and 76.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.33, 440.02 and 76.91 is: 115.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.33 : 440.02 = 76.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.33/440.02 = 76.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.33x = 440.02 × 76.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.33x = 33,841.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,841.94/293.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.37

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