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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.70, 440.34 and 196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.70, 440.34 and 196.08 is: 293.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.70 : 440.34 = 196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.70/440.34 = 196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.70x = 440.34 × 196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.70x = 86,341.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,341.87/293.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.98

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