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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.50, 440.27 and 110.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.50, 440.27 and 110.88 is: 166.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.50 : 440.27 = 110.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.50/440.27 = 110.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.50x = 440.27 × 110.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.50x = 48,817.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,817.00/293.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.33

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