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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.73, 440.79 and 156.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.73, 440.79 and 156.87 is: 235.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.73 : 440.79 = 156.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.73/440.79 = 156.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.73x = 440.79 × 156.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.73x = 69,146.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,146.73/293.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.41

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