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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.69, 440.21 and 120.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.69, 440.21 and 120.32 is: 180.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.69 : 440.21 = 120.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.69/440.21 = 120.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.69x = 440.21 × 120.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.69x = 52,963.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,963.26/293.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.34

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