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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.97, 440.99 and 111.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.97, 440.99 and 111.37 is: 167.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.97 : 440.99 = 111.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.97/440.99 = 111.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.97x = 440.99 × 111.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.97x = 49,112.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,112.33/293.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.06

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