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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.99, 440.94 and 85.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.99, 440.94 and 85.71 is: 128.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.99 : 440.94 = 85.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.99/440.94 = 85.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.99x = 440.94 × 85.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.99x = 37,794.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,794.57/293.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.56

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