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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.21, 439.92 and 130.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.21, 439.92 and 130.91 is: 196.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.21 : 439.92 = 130.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.21/439.92 = 130.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.21x = 439.92 × 130.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.21x = 57,589.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,589.93/293.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.41

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