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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.85, 440.61 and 120.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.85, 440.61 and 120.42 is: 180.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.85 : 440.61 = 120.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.85/440.61 = 120.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.85x = 440.61 × 120.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.85x = 53,058.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,058.26/293.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.56

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