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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.64, 440.75 and 156.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.64, 440.75 and 156.66 is: 235.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.64 : 440.75 = 156.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.64/440.75 = 156.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.64x = 440.75 × 156.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.64x = 69,047.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,047.90/293.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.14

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