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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.46, 440.19 and 98.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.46, 440.19 and 98.68 is: 148.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.46 : 440.19 = 98.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.46/440.19 = 98.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.46x = 440.19 × 98.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.46x = 43,436.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,436.16/293.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.02

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