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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.72, 440.67 and 207.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.72, 440.67 and 207.20 is: 310.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.72 : 440.67 = 207.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.72/440.67 = 207.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.72x = 440.67 × 207.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.72x = 91,304.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,304.62/293.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.86

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