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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.36, 439.76 and 119.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.36, 439.76 and 119.90 is: 179.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.36 : 439.76 = 119.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.36/439.76 = 119.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.36x = 439.76 × 119.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.36x = 52,727.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,727.22/293.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.74

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