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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.18, 439.86 and 87.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.18, 439.86 and 87.80 is: 131.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.18 : 439.86 = 87.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.18/439.86 = 87.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.18x = 439.86 × 87.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.18x = 38,619.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,619.71/293.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.73

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