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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.21, 439.89 and 87.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.21, 439.89 and 87.78 is: 131.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.21 : 439.89 = 87.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.21/439.89 = 87.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.21x = 439.89 × 87.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.21x = 38,613.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,613.54/293.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.69

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