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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.91, 440.51 and 207.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.91, 440.51 and 207.12 is: 310.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.91 : 440.51 = 207.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.91/440.51 = 207.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.91x = 440.51 × 207.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.91x = 91,237.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,237.08/293.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.42

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