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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.99, 440.91 and 98.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.99, 440.91 and 98.96 is: 148.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.99 : 440.91 = 98.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.99/440.91 = 98.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.99x = 440.91 × 98.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.99x = 43,632.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,632.45/293.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.41

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