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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.69, 440.38 and 156.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.69, 440.38 and 156.69 is: 234.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.69 : 440.38 = 156.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.69/440.38 = 156.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.69x = 440.38 × 156.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.69x = 69,003.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,003.14/293.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.96

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