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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.61, 440.32 and 202.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.61, 440.32 and 202.89 is: 304.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.61 : 440.32 = 202.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.61/440.32 = 202.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.61x = 440.32 × 202.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.61x = 89,333.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,333.82/293.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.27

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