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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.53, 440.10 and 120.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.53, 440.10 and 120.15 is: 180.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.53 : 440.10 = 120.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.53/440.10 = 120.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.53x = 440.10 × 120.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.53x = 52,878.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,878.02/293.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.14

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