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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.24, 439.81 and 130.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.24, 439.81 and 130.89 is: 196.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.24 : 439.81 = 130.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.24/439.81 = 130.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.24x = 439.81 × 130.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.24x = 57,566.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,566.73/293.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.31

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