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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.29, 439.79 and 130.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.29, 439.79 and 130.95 is: 196.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.29 : 439.79 = 130.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.29/439.79 = 130.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.29x = 439.79 × 130.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.29x = 57,589.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,589.85/293.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.36

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