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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.90, 440.90 and 98.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.90, 440.90 and 98.92 is: 148.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.90 : 440.90 = 98.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.90/440.90 = 98.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.90x = 440.90 × 98.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.90x = 43,614.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,614.08/293.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.40

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