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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.98, 440.95 and 99.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.98, 440.95 and 99.08 is: 148.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.98 : 440.95 = 99.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.98/440.95 = 99.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.98x = 440.95 × 99.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.98x = 43,686.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,686.87/293.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.61

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