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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.94, 440.61 and 178.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.94, 440.61 and 178.38 is: 267.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.94 : 440.61 = 178.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.94/440.61 = 178.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.94x = 440.61 × 178.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.94x = 78,596.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,596.01/293.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.39

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