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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.72, 440.59 and 126.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.72, 440.59 and 126.93 is: 190.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.72 : 440.59 = 126.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.72/440.59 = 126.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.72x = 440.59 × 126.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.72x = 55,924.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,924.30/293.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.40

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