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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.28, 440.02 and 131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.28, 440.02 and 131 is: 196.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.28 : 440.02 = 131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.28/440.02 = 131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.28x = 440.02 × 131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.28x = 57,642.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,642.62/293.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.54

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