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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.39, 439.93 and 120.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.39, 439.93 and 120.07 is: 180.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.39 : 439.93 = 120.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.39/439.93 = 120.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.39x = 439.93 × 120.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.39x = 52,819.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,819.60/293.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.04

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