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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.81, 440.78 and 207.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.81, 440.78 and 207.17 is: 310.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.81 : 440.78 = 207.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.81/440.78 = 207.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.81x = 440.78 × 207.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.81x = 91,317.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,317.29/293.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.80

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