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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.89, 440.84 and 77.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.89, 440.84 and 77.47 is: 116.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.89 : 440.84 = 77.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.89/440.84 = 77.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.89x = 440.84 × 77.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.89x = 34,151.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,151.87/293.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.21

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