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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.77, 440.24 and 201.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.77, 440.24 and 201.14 is: 301.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.77 : 440.24 = 201.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.77/440.24 = 201.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.77x = 440.24 × 201.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.77x = 88,548.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,548.27/293.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.42

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