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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.88, 440.75 and 120.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.88, 440.75 and 120.50 is: 180.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.88 : 440.75 = 120.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.88/440.75 = 120.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.88x = 440.75 × 120.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.88x = 53,110.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,110.38/293.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.72

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