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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.06, 439.56 and 130.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.06, 439.56 and 130.38 is: 195.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.06 : 439.56 = 130.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.06/439.56 = 130.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.06x = 439.56 × 130.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.06x = 57,309.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,309.83/293.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.56

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