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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.98, 440.87 and 98.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.98, 440.87 and 98.95 is: 148.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.98 : 440.87 = 98.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.98/440.87 = 98.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.98x = 440.87 × 98.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.98x = 43,624.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,624.09/293.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.39

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