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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.65, 439.91 and 156.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.65, 439.91 and 156.65 is: 234.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.65 : 439.91 = 156.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.65/439.91 = 156.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.65x = 439.91 × 156.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.65x = 68,911.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,911.12/293.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.67

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