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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.15, 439.71 and 130.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.15, 439.71 and 130.79 is: 196.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.15 : 439.71 = 130.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.15/439.71 = 130.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.15x = 439.71 × 130.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.15x = 57,507.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,507.47/293.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.17

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