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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.86, 440.78 and 120.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.86, 440.78 and 120.48 is: 180.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.86 : 440.78 = 120.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.86/440.78 = 120.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.86x = 440.78 × 120.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.86x = 53,105.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,105.48/293.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.72

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