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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.78, 440.68 and 77.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.78, 440.68 and 77.36 is: 116.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.78 : 440.68 = 77.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.78/440.68 = 77.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.78x = 440.68 × 77.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.78x = 34,091.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,091.00/293.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.04

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