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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.22, 439.97 and 130.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.22, 439.97 and 130.82 is: 196.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.22 : 439.97 = 130.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.22/439.97 = 130.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.22x = 439.97 × 130.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.22x = 57,554.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,554.02/293.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.28

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