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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.16, 439.83 and 87.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.16, 439.83 and 87.74 is: 131.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.16 : 439.83 = 87.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.16/439.83 = 87.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.16x = 439.83 × 87.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.16x = 38,590.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,590.68/293.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.64

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