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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.44, 440.28 and 122.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.44, 440.28 and 122.56 is: 183.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.44 : 440.28 = 122.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.44/440.28 = 122.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.44x = 440.28 × 122.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.44x = 53,960.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,960.72/293.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.89

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