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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.66, 440.66 and 120.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.66, 440.66 and 120.29 is: 180.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.66 : 440.66 = 120.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.66/440.66 = 120.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.66x = 440.66 × 120.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.66x = 53,006.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,006.99/293.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.50

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