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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.78, 440.11 and 195.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.78, 440.11 and 195.98 is: 293.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.78 : 440.11 = 195.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.78/440.11 = 195.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.78x = 440.11 × 195.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.78x = 86,252.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,252.76/293.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.60

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