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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.34, 440.01 and 120.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.34, 440.01 and 120.01 is: 180.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.34 : 440.01 = 120.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.34/440.01 = 120.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.34x = 440.01 × 120.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.34x = 52,805.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,805.60/293.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.02

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