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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.20, 439.95 and 130.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.20, 439.95 and 130.85 is: 196.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.20 : 439.95 = 130.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.20/439.95 = 130.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.20x = 439.95 × 130.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.20x = 57,567.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,567.46/293.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.34

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