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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.50, 440.23 and 120.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.50, 440.23 and 120.12 is: 180.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.50 : 440.23 = 120.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.50/440.23 = 120.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.50x = 440.23 × 120.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.50x = 52,879.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,879.04/293.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.17

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