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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.54, 440.26 and 77.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.54, 440.26 and 77.12 is: 115.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.54 : 440.26 = 77.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.54/440.26 = 77.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.54x = 440.26 × 77.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.54x = 33,952.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,952.85/293.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.67

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