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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.10, 439.66 and 130.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.10, 439.66 and 130.78 is: 196.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.10 : 439.66 = 130.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.10/439.66 = 130.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.10x = 439.66 × 130.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.10x = 57,498.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,498.73/293.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.17

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