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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.80, 439.68 and 201.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.80, 439.68 and 201.88 is: 302.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.80 : 439.68 = 201.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.80/439.68 = 201.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.80x = 439.68 × 201.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.80x = 88,762.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,762.60/293.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.12

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