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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.70, 439.56 and 202.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.70, 439.56 and 202.53 is: 303.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.70 : 439.56 = 202.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.70/439.56 = 202.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.70x = 439.56 × 202.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.70x = 89,024.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,024.09/293.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.11

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