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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.38, 440.04 and 98.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.38, 440.04 and 98.38 is: 147.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.38 : 440.04 = 98.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.38/440.04 = 98.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.38x = 440.04 × 98.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.38x = 43,291.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,291.14/293.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.56

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