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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.48, 439.83 and 119.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.48, 439.83 and 119.95 is: 179.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.48 : 439.83 = 119.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.48/439.83 = 119.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.48x = 439.83 × 119.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.48x = 52,756.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,756.13/293.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.76

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