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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.86, 440.35 and 201.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.86, 440.35 and 201.19 is: 301.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.86 : 440.35 = 201.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.86/440.35 = 201.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.86x = 440.35 × 201.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.86x = 88,593.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,593.01/293.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.49

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