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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.42, 440.07 and 76.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.42, 440.07 and 76.98 is: 115.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.42 : 440.07 = 76.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.42/440.07 = 76.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.42x = 440.07 × 76.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.42x = 33,876.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,876.59/293.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.46

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