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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.30, 440.01 and 131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.30, 440.01 and 131 is: 196.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.30 : 440.01 = 131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.30/440.01 = 131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.30x = 440.01 × 131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.30x = 57,641.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,641.31/293.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.53

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