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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.02, 439.53 and 87.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.02, 439.53 and 87.58 is: 131.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.02 : 439.53 = 87.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.02/439.53 = 87.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.02x = 439.53 × 87.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.02x = 38,494.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,494.26/293.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.37

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