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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.35, 440.04 and 76.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.35, 440.04 and 76.93 is: 115.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.35 : 440.04 = 76.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.35/440.04 = 76.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.35x = 440.04 × 76.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.35x = 33,852.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,852.28/293.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.40

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