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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.01, 439.56 and 87.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.01, 439.56 and 87.56 is: 131.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.01 : 439.56 = 87.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.01/439.56 = 87.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.01x = 439.56 × 87.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.01x = 38,487.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,487.44/293.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.35

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