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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.40, 440.14 and 120.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.40, 440.14 and 120.06 is: 180.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.40 : 440.14 = 120.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.40/440.14 = 120.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.40x = 440.14 × 120.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.40x = 52,841.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,841.01/293.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.10

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