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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.78, 440.12 and 156.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.78, 440.12 and 156.62 is: 234.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.78 : 440.12 = 156.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.78/440.12 = 156.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.78x = 440.12 × 156.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.78x = 68,931.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,931.59/293.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.64

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