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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.76, 440.69 and 120.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.76, 440.69 and 120.41 is: 180.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.76 : 440.69 = 120.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.76/440.69 = 120.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.76x = 440.69 × 120.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.76x = 53,060.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,060.68/293.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.63

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