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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.98, 440.99 and 120.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.98, 440.99 and 120.66 is: 180.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.98 : 440.99 = 120.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.98/440.99 = 120.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.98x = 440.99 × 120.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.98x = 53,207.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,207.65/293.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.99

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