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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.73, 441.39 and 178.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.73, 441.39 and 178.20 is: 267.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.73 : 441.39 = 178.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.73/441.39 = 178.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.73x = 441.39 × 178.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.73x = 78,655.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,655.70/293.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.78

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