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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.29, 440.02 and 87.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.29, 440.02 and 87.86 is: 131.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.29 : 440.02 = 87.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.29/440.02 = 87.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.29x = 440.02 × 87.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.29x = 38,661.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,661.20/293.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.82

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