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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.65, 440.67 and 156.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.65, 440.67 and 156.51 is: 234.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.65 : 440.67 = 156.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.65/440.67 = 156.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.65x = 440.67 × 156.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.65x = 68,967.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,967.29/293.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.86

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