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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.19, 439.79 and 87.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.19, 439.79 and 87.78 is: 131.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.19 : 439.79 = 87.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.19/439.79 = 87.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.19x = 439.79 × 87.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.19x = 38,604.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,604.33/293.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.67

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