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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.89, 440.33 and 157

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.89, 440.33 and 157 is: 235.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.89 : 440.33 = 157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.89/440.33 = 157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.89x = 440.33 × 157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.89x = 69,131.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,131.81/293.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.23

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