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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.88, 441.30 and 123

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.88, 441.30 and 123 is: 184.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.88 : 441.30 = 123 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.88/441.30 = 123/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.88x = 441.30 × 123
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.88x = 54,279.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,279.90/293.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.70

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