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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.79, 440.86 and 120.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.79, 440.86 and 120.49 is: 180.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.79 : 440.86 = 120.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.79/440.86 = 120.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.79x = 440.86 × 120.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.79x = 53,117.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,117.82/293.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.80

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