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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.38, 440.03 and 76.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.38, 440.03 and 76.97 is: 115.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.38 : 440.03 = 76.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.38/440.03 = 76.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.38x = 440.03 × 76.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.38x = 33,869.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,869.11/293.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.44

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