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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.84, 440.84 and 98.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.84, 440.84 and 98.86 is: 148.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.84 : 440.84 = 98.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.84/440.84 = 98.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.84x = 440.84 × 98.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.84x = 43,581.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,581.44/293.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.32

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