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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.33, 440.06 and 87.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.33, 440.06 and 87.89 is: 131.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.33 : 440.06 = 87.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.33/440.06 = 87.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.33x = 440.06 × 87.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.33x = 38,676.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,676.87/293.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.85

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