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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.76, 440.68 and 122.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.76, 440.68 and 122.76 is: 184.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.76 : 440.68 = 122.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.76/440.68 = 122.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.76x = 440.68 × 122.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.76x = 54,097.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,097.88/293.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.16

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