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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.55, 440.35 and 77.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.55, 440.35 and 77.13 is: 115.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.55 : 440.35 = 77.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.55/440.35 = 77.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.55x = 440.35 × 77.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.55x = 33,964.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,964.20/293.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.70

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