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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.42, 440.16 and 98.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.42, 440.16 and 98.35 is: 147.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.42 : 440.16 = 98.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.42/440.16 = 98.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.42x = 440.16 × 98.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.42x = 43,289.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,289.74/293.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.54

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