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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.47, 440.21 and 77.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.47, 440.21 and 77.05 is: 115.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.47 : 440.21 = 77.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.47/440.21 = 77.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.47x = 440.21 × 77.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.47x = 33,918.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,918.18/293.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.58

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