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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.77, 440.34 and 207.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.77, 440.34 and 207.10 is: 310.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.77 : 440.34 = 207.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.77/440.34 = 207.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.77x = 440.34 × 207.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.77x = 91,194.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,194.41/293.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.43

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