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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.56, 440.26 and 154.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.56, 440.26 and 154.71 is: 232.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.56 : 440.26 = 154.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.56/440.26 = 154.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.56x = 440.26 × 154.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.56x = 68,112.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,112.62/293.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.02

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