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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.43, 439.82 and 120.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.43, 439.82 and 120.02 is: 179.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.43 : 439.82 = 120.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.43/439.82 = 120.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.43x = 439.82 × 120.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.43x = 52,784.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,784.40/293.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.89

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