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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.90, 441 and 120.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.90, 441 and 120.70 is: 181.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.90 : 441 = 120.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.90/441 = 120.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.90x = 441 × 120.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.90x = 53,228.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,228.70/293.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.11

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