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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.56, 440.42 and 206.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.56, 440.42 and 206.92 is: 310.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.56 : 440.42 = 206.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.56/440.42 = 206.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.56x = 440.42 × 206.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.56x = 91,131.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,131.71/293.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.44

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