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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.40, 440.11 and 98.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.40, 440.11 and 98.41 is: 147.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.40 : 440.11 = 98.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.40/440.11 = 98.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.40x = 440.11 × 98.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.40x = 43,311.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,311.23/293.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.62

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