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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.90, 440.87 and 77.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.90, 440.87 and 77.48 is: 116.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.90 : 440.87 = 77.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.90/440.87 = 77.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.90x = 440.87 × 77.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.90x = 34,158.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,158.61/293.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.23

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