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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.38, 439.66 and 254.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.38, 439.66 and 254.95 is: 382.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.38 : 439.66 = 254.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.38/439.66 = 254.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.38x = 439.66 × 254.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.38x = 112,091.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,091.32/293.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.07

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