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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.92, 440.67 and 120.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.92, 440.67 and 120.68 is: 180.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.92 : 440.67 = 120.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.92/440.67 = 120.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.92x = 440.67 × 120.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.92x = 53,180.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,180.06/293.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.93

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