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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.24, 440.04 and 130.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.24, 440.04 and 130.97 is: 196.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.24 : 440.04 = 130.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.24/440.04 = 130.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.24x = 440.04 × 130.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.24x = 57,632.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,632.04/293.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.54

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