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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.42, 439.95 and 202.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.42, 439.95 and 202.01 is: 302.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.42 : 439.95 = 202.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.42/439.95 = 202.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.42x = 439.95 × 202.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.42x = 88,876.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,876.22/293.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.90

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