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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.96, 441.18 and 123.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.96, 441.18 and 123.08 is: 184.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.96 : 441.18 = 123.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.96/441.18 = 123.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.96x = 441.18 × 123.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.96x = 54,300.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,300.43/293.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.72

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