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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.72, 440.10 and 197.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.72, 440.10 and 197.72 is: 296.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.72 : 440.10 = 197.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.72/440.10 = 197.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.72x = 440.10 × 197.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.72x = 87,016.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,016.57/293.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.26

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