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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.66, 439.80 and 207.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.66, 439.80 and 207.08 is: 310.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.66 : 439.80 = 207.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.66/439.80 = 207.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.66x = 439.80 × 207.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.66x = 91,073.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,073.78/293.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.13

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