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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.91, 439.92 and 202.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.91, 439.92 and 202.56 is: 303.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.91 : 439.92 = 202.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.91/439.92 = 202.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.91x = 439.92 × 202.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.91x = 89,110.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,110.20/293.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.19

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