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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.46, 440.59 and 201.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.46, 440.59 and 201.93 is: 303.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.46 : 440.59 = 201.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.46/440.59 = 201.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.46x = 440.59 × 201.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.46x = 88,968.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,968.34/293.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.17

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