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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.81, 440.67 and 74.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.81, 440.67 and 74.43 is: 111.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.81 : 440.67 = 74.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.81/440.67 = 74.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.81x = 440.67 × 74.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.81x = 32,799.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,799.35/293.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.64

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