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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.54, 439.95 and 120.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.54, 439.95 and 120.20 is: 180.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.54 : 439.95 = 120.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.54/439.95 = 120.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.54x = 439.95 × 120.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.54x = 52,881.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,881.99/293.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.15

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