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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.92, 441.21 and 201.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.92, 441.21 and 201.96 is: 303.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.92 : 441.21 = 201.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.92/441.21 = 201.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.92x = 441.21 × 201.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.92x = 89,106.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,106.77/293.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.17

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