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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.87, 440.57 and 111.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.87, 440.57 and 111.41 is: 167.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.87 : 440.57 = 111.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.87/440.57 = 111.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.87x = 440.57 × 111.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.87x = 49,083.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,083.90/293.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.03

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