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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.38, 440 and 120

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.38, 440 and 120 is: 179.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.38 : 440 = 120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.38/440 = 120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.38x = 440 × 120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.38x = 52,800
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,800/293.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.97

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