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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293, 439.38 and 130.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293, 439.38 and 130.38 is: 195.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293 : 439.38 = 130.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293/439.38 = 130.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293x = 439.38 × 130.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293x = 57,286.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,286.36/293
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.52

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