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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.98, 440.65 and 157.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.98, 440.65 and 157.11 is: 235.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.98 : 440.65 = 157.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.98/440.65 = 157.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.98x = 440.65 × 157.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.98x = 69,230.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,230.52/293.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.49

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