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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.84, 441.16 and 156.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.84, 441.16 and 156.95 is: 235.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.84 : 441.16 = 156.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.84/441.16 = 156.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.84x = 441.16 × 156.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.84x = 69,237.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,237.46/293.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.63

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