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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.72, 440.50 and 106.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.72, 440.50 and 106.12 is: 159.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.72 : 440.50 = 106.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.72/440.50 = 106.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.72x = 440.50 × 106.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.72x = 46,745.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,745.86/293.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.15

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